ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT – ENGINEER 5 at State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 236 

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this position: 

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer (Engineer 6) in the everyday activities of managing a District construction unit.  Duties include directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, surveying activities, contract administration, quality assurance, material management, and associated functions of a construction unit.  This will also include functionally supervising employees in the Project Engineer’s office engaged in construction work with DOTD.  

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

• Assist the Engineer 6 in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration and associated functions of a construction gang.  Functionally supervises employees engaged in construction work with DOTD.  Work assignments included monitoring inspection techniques for desired results.  Instructs and trains new employees as needed.  Meets with public to resolve complaints.  Meets with contractors to resolve construction issues.  Reviews plans for upcoming projects.

• Assist the Project Engineer in solving problems that arise in the field using engineering judgment and principles.  Makes engineering decisions under the direct supervision of the Project Engineer.   Interprets construction plans to determine practicality, if they serve the purpose intended, constructability, and if they use sound engineering practices.
• Proficient in the use of software such as Proval for evaluating IRI to ensure conformance with project specifications. Site Manager for preparing diaries, generating estimates, reviewing change order backup information and preparing change orders, and assessing time charges. Site Manager Materials for reviewing and approving sampling and testing for projects, evaluation of retro-reflectivity requirements to ensure conformance with project specifications. Reviewing and commenting on Constructability and Bid ability plan reviews. Reviewing shop drawings such as, but not limited to, precast drainage structure submittals.   Preparing My DOTD press releases for projects.
• Participates in pre-construction conferences with engineers and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, method of construction and potential problems.   Maintains field records and calculates quantities for partial and final estimates on multi-million dollar projects.   Devise and implement plan changes within these projects.  Prepares primary claim analysis and synopsis for review and approval.
• Interpret test results on soils, asphaltic concrete, structural & paving concrete, and structural & reinforcing steel to determine their suitability for use in the construction of the project.
• Conducts preplanning and preconstruction site investigations to assess and determine project needs and quantities using engineering principles and techniques.
• Prepares 2059 documentation for final acceptance.  These duties include all sampling for all materials used for items of construction on assigned DOTD projects.
• Will be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Upcoming Graduates: Applications will be accepted from applicants who are within 90 days of graduation. The offer of employment will be contingent upon verification and confirmation that the applicant has received a qualifying degree. If selected, the applicant will be eligible to begin work the day after graduation. The selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript confirming graduation within 60 days of hire. 

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. 

Appointment Type:   This position may be filled by Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.

The Engineer Intern Applicant position can only be filled as a temporary Job Appointment. 
A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 24 months. This position may be converted to a probational appointment once the employee passes the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed.

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1 or 2, or an Engineer 3, 4 or 5. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.

Compensation:  The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.  

Special Entrance rates have been established as follows:
 Engineer Intern Applicant     $1,923.20

Engineer Intern 1                   $2115.20

Engineer Intern 2                   $2263.20

Engineer 3                              $2671.20

Engineer 4                              $2952.00

Engineer 5                              $3158.40

How To Apply:

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:
Desmond Sam
 Area Engineer
 Phone:  (225) 231-4116