ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER 5 (EVANGELINE PARISH)

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 293 / CONSTRUCTION / EVANGELINE PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-131741-ENGR-05042026-LR

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is to assist the Engineer 6 (Project Engineer) position. The incumbent will assist with contract administration, processing of change orders, construction dispute resolution, interpretation of project specifications, project inspection and documentation review to assure high quality work by the contractors in accordance with plans, specifications and special provisions. The incumbent will assist with ensuring fair and equitable treatment of contractors. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE:
This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.

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

Job Duties:

• Oversees construction activities for highway projects, including roads, bridges, drainage structures, and concrete/asphalt paving operations.

• Reviews and verifies engineering technician work, including calculations, documentation, reports, and test results to ensure accuracy and compliance with DOTD standards.

• Assists in directing engineering technicians in construction inspection, materials testing, contract administration, and training activities.

• Reviews project plans and specifications prior to construction and interprets them during construction to ensure compliance and resolve field issues.

• Serves as the first level of problem resolution by addressing plan discrepancies, utility conflicts, and unforeseen site conditions, and negotiating change orders with contractors as needed.

• Assists with the preparation and processing of partial pay estimates and change orders, including performing calculations and maintaining supporting documentation.

• Performs field data collection and engineering calculations to identify plan errors and support design adjustments such as alignment, grade, and cross slope.

• Supports project documentation and administrative functions, including maintaining records in applicable systems, preparing test summaries, drafting public notifications, and providing backup payroll support.

• Participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations to the Project Manager.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1 or 2, Engineer 3, 4, or 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for the Engineer Intern Applicant level, and the Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the additional levels in this job series:

Engineer Intern Applicant-$24.04/hourly- Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. Applicants within 90 days of graduation may apply and not be deemed eligible until degree conferral. If you are applying prior to graduation, email the Hiring Manager listed below.

Engineer Intern 1- Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Engineer Intern 2 -Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.
Engineer 3 -Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

Engineer 4 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus One year of licensed engineering experience OR Five years of professional engineering experience.

Engineer5 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plusTwo years of licensed engineering experience OR Six years of professional engineering experience.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required 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.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Christopher Chavez

DOTD-District 03

(337) 262-6100

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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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