Senior Project Engineer Lead – Transportation Construction

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a qualified engineer to serve as the Assistant to the Project Engineer, located in Orleans Parish. This role oversees construction inspection, contract administration, field activities, and coordination with contractors and agencies under DOTD standards.

Professional licensure is required, with options for career advancement and supervision of engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• State licensure to practice professional engineering is required.
• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or six years of professional engineering experience.
• Substitutions: master's substitutes for one year; doctorate substitutes for two years; advanced degrees substitute for up to two years; no substitution for licensed 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.

Skills

Professional Engineer License

Job description

State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a qualified engineer to serve as the Assistant to the Project Engineer, located in Orleans Parish. This role oversees construction inspection, contract administration, field activities, and coordination with contractors and agencies under DOTD standards.

Professional licensure is required, with options for career advancement and supervision of engineers and technicians.