Public Infrastructure Construction Engineer – Career Growth

State of Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Construction Engineer 3- Engineer 5 to support transportation projects in Ascension Parish. Licensing in another state is acceptable if a Louisiana license will be obtained before appointment.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans and documents, coordinating with contractors and staff, and supporting project delivery, certifications, and emergency response activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana professional engineering license or ability to obtain one.
• Licenses from other states considered with Louisiana license within appointment period.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitors or assists with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Reviews quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.
• Supports construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assists with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Construction Engineer 3- Engineer 5 to support transportation projects in Ascension Parish. Licensing in another state is acceptable if a Louisiana license will be obtained before appointment.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans and documents, coordinating with contractors and staff, and supporting project delivery, certifications, and emergency response activities as needed.