Hybrid Engineer Intern Applicant- Engineer 5 (Bridge) at State of Louisiana

About the Department

DISTRICT 58 - Unit 051 – Chase (Bridge)

JOB NUMBER:  58/50589053/EIA-E5/8.18.25-SG

About this job:

We are looking for self-motivated, dedicated engineers who want to make a difference in their communities. The purpose of this position is to assist the Engineer 7 and Engineer 6 with managing the District 58 Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program.  This will include the operation, planning, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fixed and movable bridges and dam structures.  This position is located in District 58, Unit 051, and reports to the District 58 Headquarters in Chase, LA.  

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http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Assist with daily operations of the District 58 Bridge Inspection Program and provide functional supervision over the Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, and Electrician’s units.  Check inspection reports for accuracy.
• Designs retrofits for bridge repairs and maintenance, coordinating with the Engineer 6.  Assists with the coordination of materials, equipment, labor, press releases, and traffic control plans.
• Conducts final acceptance and inventory inspection of new bridges.
• Assists the Engineer 6 with the District Guardrail Repair contract management, coordinates with the contractor for repairs/replacements, and submits documentation for reimbursable claims.
• Drafts plans and facility sketches, provides cost estimates, determines building specification to meet building codes, and provides innovative engineering design and construction ideas for District facility projects.
• Compiles information for requests made by the public, other agencies, or the media.  Checks work performed by contractors and vendors.
• Assists in the design of proposed bridge projects and stage 0 studies.  Attend plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development on all types of bridge projects.

Position-Specific Details:
 
Appointment Type:  Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression:   As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1-2 or Engineer 3-5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).   The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $126,256.   Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Engineer Intern Applicant – $24.04/hourly

Engineer Intern 1 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly

Engineer Intern 2 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly

Engineer 3 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly

Engineer 4 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly

Engineer 5 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly

Engineer Intern Applicant – Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineering Intern Certificate

Engineer Intern 1-2 - Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

Engineer 3-5 Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering

For recruitment purposes, Applicants may apply up to 90 days prior to receipt of the baccalaureate’s/master’s degree.

How To Apply:
 
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

* 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.

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.

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Derek Parker

Engineer 7