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ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT-ENGINEER 5

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houma, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

02/50685745/EIA-E5/7.22.25-LA

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 2- New Orleans

Opening Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

8/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

HOUMA SUBDISTRICT 02 - UNIT 003

JOB NUMBER: 02/50685745/EIA-E5/7.22.25-LA

ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT, ENGINEER INTERN 1- ENGINEER 5

This position functions within the Traffic Operations Section of the Department of Transportation

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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

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

Minimum Qualifications

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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=109160) .

Job Duties and Other Information

JOB DUTIES

+ Conducts and writes traffic-engineering reports in response to requests from the general public, state legislators, city and parish officials for traffic studies concerning speed limits, highway geometry, accidents, work zones, school zones, signs and pavement markings. Geometric studies include left and right turn lanes, channelizing islands, ramp widening, and urban continuous turn lanes. Sign studies include regulatory signs, warning signs, guide signs, recreational signs, and work and school zone signs. Pavement marking studies include no passing zones, center line and edge line striping, reflective markers, islands, delineators and object markers. Investigates study location and compiles pertinent information. Examines all data and facts about the site. Required to produce computer-generated drawings. Applies engineering knowledge and follows Departmental policies to make recommendations to the District Traffic Operations Engineer.

+ Conducts and writes traffic engineering reports in response to requests from the general public, state legislators, city and parish officials for new traffic signals (or flashing beacons) and modifications to existing traffic signals. For new traffic signals, directs engineering technicians to gather traffic volume data and site conditions. Examines all data, traffic control and facts concerning the site. Analyzes traffic data and factors such as volumes, delays, and accidents to determine the need for a traffic signal. If a signal is warranted, administers traffic analysis computer programs to produce optimal signal timings and furnishes traffic signal designs for installation. For modifications, such as timing, phasing sequence and turn lanes, directs engineering technicians to gather traffic movement volume data and intersection layout. Examines all data and facts about the site. Determines optimum timings for the coordination of traffic signal systems. Applies engineering knowledge and follows Departmental policies to make recommendations to the District Traffic Operations Engineer.

+ Consults with other sections of the Department regarding traffic engineering matters in District 02. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding traffic engineering matters in design plans, construction projects and access permits to ensure compliance with State policies and regulations, and accepted engineering practices. Gathers information to respond to legal matters. Provides customer service to the public. Receives and responds in a professional manner to traffic related requests from telephone calls, office visits, e-mails, meetings and mail. Performs additional duties to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the District 02 Traffic Operations Unit.

+ Manages and operates the District’s Advanced Traffic Management Systems equipment such as fog warning devices, Changeable Message Signs, cameras and traffic flow detectors. Assists in the operation and maintenance of closed loop traffic signal systems. Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing traffic studies and working with new technologies. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower level technicians.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment asan 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.

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

HOW TO APPLY:

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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Rehabilitation.asp)

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines

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.

*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:

Tracey Wang

District 02 Houma

Traffic Engineer

(985) 858-2433

•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.”

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

Are you eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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