Senior Asphalt Research Engineer

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks an Engineer 6 to lead the Asphalt Research Unit’s research program. You will supervise engineers and technicians, plan and direct projects, and coordinate contract research while providing expert engineering direction to transportation initiatives.

You will guide proposals, disseminate findings, and engage with external partners and universities to advance pavement performance technologies.

Qualifications

• Supervisory capacity over engineers, professionals, and technicians.
• Requires PE licensure with specified experience substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and direct research programs in asphalt materials and pavement performance.
• Oversee unit operations: staffing, assignments, schedules, training, budgeting.
• Develop proposals, conduct studies, communicate findings via reports and presentations.
• Manage contract research, RFPs, reviews, and contract compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to DOTD officials and partners.
• Develop specs, provisions, policies and procedures for department operations.
• Lead technology transfer activities and engage with universities and industry.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks an Engineer 6 to lead the Asphalt Research Unit’s research program. You will supervise engineers and technicians, plan and direct projects, and coordinate contract research while providing expert engineering direction to transportation initiatives.

You will guide proposals, disseminate findings, and engage with external partners and universities to advance pavement performance technologies.