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ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT – ENGINEER 5

Salary

$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

61/180275/EIA5/01.07.2026-KL

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 61- Baton Rouge

Opening Date

01/07/2026

Closing Date

1/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 170 – DESIGN – BATON ROUGE

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 Job:

The overall function of this position for the design of highway construction projects, preparation of construction plans and other documents for highway projects, specifications and assisting in the letter bid process. This position also provides expert technical guidance to other engineers in regards to geometrics, traffic operational requirements and hydraulic design aspects.

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 found here (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=109160) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Design/Plan and Specification Development:Prepares construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the District level which includes the following: design of guard rail systems, analysis and design of drainage structures, determination of work zone signing, pavement markings and roadway geometrics, preparation of cost estimates, preparation of detours, typical sections, loop layouts and plan quantities to be included in a complete plan set. Constructs contract proposal by determining the appropriate specifications for the many varied items of work. Writing special specifications as needed for unique items of work. Determines the appropriate hours of work and traffic control needs of each project. Will work as a Project Manager and/or Task Manager in the Project and Program Management System (PPMS). Coordination with local governments, Area Engineers, Project Engineers and Headquarters personnel including the Chief Engineer and personnel from Road Design, Bridge Design, Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Utilities, Project Management, Environmental, and Traffic & Planning. Preparation of these plans will require knowledge of State and Federal design standards, guidelines and policies. Knowledge and training is also necessary in computer aided design, spreadsheet, word processing and other specialized computer software.

+ Letter Bids:Preparation and processing of proposals and contracts for letter bids in accordance with Department policies and procedures. This includes preparing plans and specifications, assembling bid proposals, distribution of proposals to potential bidders, reviewing bids for compliance with the Letter Bid Guidelines, processing request for approval of low bidder and preparation of the project contract.

+ Miscellaneous:

+ Performs miscellaneous functions such as:

+ Providing technical expertise and assistance to the District Permit Specialists and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

+ Preparing proposals for Major Repair and Reimbursable Projects.

+ Serves on various District and Statewide committees, task forces and/or teams as requested.

+ Will be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. Staffs Vehicle Staging Areas, Medical Special Needs Shelters, and Evacuation Shelters during Emergency Events to coordinate the transportation of individuals to, from and between shelter units. Maintains an activity log to track ­­­­departure/arrival times and passenger counts at assigned site.

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 positionmaybe 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

Required certification for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer Intern 1 or 2: Engineer Intern Certificate in the state of Louisiana.

Required License for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer 3, 4, or 5: Professional Engineer License in the state of Louisiana. Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If selected for the position, they will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.

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 prior to appointment. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Sammy Lee

Program Delivery/Design Engineer

Phone: (225) 231-4104

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

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

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

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?

06

Do you meet the eligibility requirements for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

07

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

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your certificate number, expiration date and issue date below.

09

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

+ Yes

+ No

10

If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.

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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