Senior Engineer 6 - Construction & Compliance Lead

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineer 6 to provide expert leadership, supervise lower‑level engineers and technicians, and oversee construction inspection, contract administration, and technical compliance reviews in Beauregard Parish. A valid Louisiana PE license is required to practice engineering.

Responsibilities include directing project activities, reviewing documentation, coordinating with contractors and officials, and ensuring work

Qualifications

• Must hold current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.
• Two years of licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience.
• Master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
• Doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation activities for assigned construction projects.
• Supervises and trains engineers and engineering technicians assigned to construction projects, including day, night, or emergency operations as needed.
• Reviews and approves construction documentation, quantities, daily diaries, test reports, estimates, correspondence, and other project records.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and internal DOTD staff to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Reviews project schedules, plan changes, construction problems, erosion control plans, utility relocations, change orders, and contract compliance issues.
• Ensures construction work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, special provisions, DOTD policies, and applicable federal and state requirements.

Education

Professional engineering license

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineer 6 to provide expert leadership, supervise lower‑level engineers and technicians, and oversee construction inspection, contract administration, and technical compliance reviews in Beauregard Parish. A valid Louisiana PE license is required to practice engineering.

Responsibilities include directing project activities, reviewing documentation, coordinating with contractors and officials, and ensuring work