ENGINEER 6 - PROJECT ENGINEER

ENGINEER 6 - PROJECT ENGINEER

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit ourDOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

About this position:

The overall function of this position is managing a District construction unit, such as directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration, quality assurance, material management, and associated functions of a construction unit including supervising employees in the Project Engineer’s office engaged in construction work with DOTD.

This position is in District 61 and reports to theEngineer 7/District Area Engineer.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

Two years of licensed engineering experience; or

Six years of professional engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.

A 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.

There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.

Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Job Duties:

• Leads and coordinates construction activities for major highway and bridge projects, ensuring compliance with FHWA and DOTD standards, contract requirements, and quality expectations.
• Oversees contract enforcement, inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure projects meet specifications and are completed fairly and accurately.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates engineers and technicians, managing staffing, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Directs construction operations across diverse infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, and asphalt facilities, often on 24/7 schedules.
• Collaborates daily with contractors to address project progress, scheduling (CPM), change orders, and traffic control, resolving issues as they arise.
• Organizes pre-construction meetings with stakeholders to plan project execution and mitigate risks.
• Reviews and approves project estimates, payments, and final documentation, ensuring accurate financial and project tracking.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including erosion control, hazardous materials, and traffic management.
• Develops and approves change orders to address design errors, construction challenges, and environmental concerns within authorized limits.
• Serves as a liaison with the public, officials, and agencies, handling complaints, providing updates, issuing press releases, and representing projects in meetings or legal matters.

Position- Specific Details:

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation:This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $3316.00 biweekly/$41.45 hourly

Licensing Requirements:Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Desmond Sam

District Area Engineer

Office (225)231-4116

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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