Statewide Structural Fabrication Inspector – Field Tech

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Public service retirement

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineering Technician to support inspection of steel, precast, and prestressed fabrication plants for bridges and infrastructure. You will verify material sampling, inspect layouts, and ensure compliance with project standards.

You will also document inspection results, assist in training junior technicians, and maintain records to support quality and safety across Louisiana projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspects fabricated structural members to ensure compliance with DOTO standards and specifications.
• Verifies that raw materials are properly sampled, tested, approved, and traceable.
• Inspects bed layouts, steel spacing, strand placement, and stressing procedures for compliance.
• Evaluates concrete quality, welding procedures, workmanship, painting, and final assembly.
• Ensures fabricated products meet required quality, safety, and construction standards.
• Verifies proper shipping procedures to prevent damage, delays, and costly project impacts.
• Maintains accurate field book inspection reports and supporting documentation.
• Scans and indexes inspection records and documents into the Archive System.
• Inspects stored structural products for quality and accuracy to support stockpile payment approval.
• Assists in training lower-level technicians and completes required structured training and professional development.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineering Technician to support inspection of steel, precast, and prestressed fabrication plants for bridges and infrastructure. You will verify material sampling, inspect layouts, and ensure compliance with project standards.

You will also document inspection results, assist in training junior technicians, and maintain records to support quality and safety across Louisiana projects.