Senior Preservation Engineer – District Program Delivery

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applications for a District-wide Engineering role in Rapides Parish, Alexandria. This position reports to the Engineer 8 (ADA-Engineering) and requires independent judgment to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include planning, design, and monitoring of preservation projects, coordination with the Environmental Section, and managing consultant contracts.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Experience: Three years of licensed engineering experience or seven years of professional engineering experience.
• Master's degree substitutes for one year, Doctorate substitutes for two years.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program, including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and performance.
• Oversees preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and related projects at the District level.
• Provides oversight for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities in coordination with Parish and Environmental Section.
• Administers consultant contracts for design of District Preservation projects, including scopes, fees, and invoices.
• Oversees the districtwide surveying program with internal staff and contracted firms.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applications for a District-wide Engineering role in Rapides Parish, Alexandria. This position reports to the Engineer 8 (ADA-Engineering) and requires independent judgment to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include planning, design, and monitoring of preservation projects, coordination with the Environmental Section, and managing consultant contracts.