Job Description

Posting number: 4/50691801/ENG.3-5/10.02.26-PT

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 4 - Bossier City

Job classification: ENGINEER 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation

Summary

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

DOTD is seeking a Materials and Testing Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through materials evaluation, materials testing, geotechnical exploration, quality assurance, specification development, and technical support for transportation projects. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

No prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Positions are located in Bossier City and report to Lab Engineer.

This vacancy is being advertised under two separate postings: Engineer Intern 1–2 and Engineer 3–5.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

NOTE:

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

NOTE:

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

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Performs or reviews materials testing, materials evaluation, or quality assurance activities for transportation projects.
• Supports geotechnical exploration, laboratory testing, pavement testing, or construction materials review.
• Prepares, reviews, or analyzes test results, technical reports, specifications, or materials documentation.
• Evaluates materials, pavement, geotechnical, or construction-related data for compliance with DOTD standards.
• Coordinates with DOTD project teams, districts, laboratories, consultants, contractors, or external partners.
• Supports development or review of materials specifications, testing procedures, or quality assurance processes.
• Uses laboratory, field, or technical tools to support materials evaluation and engineering recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance related to materials, pavement, geotechnical, or quality assurance issues.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineer 3, 4, or 5 based on qualifications and agency needs.

Compensation: These positions qualify for a Special Entrance Rate (SER).

• Engineer 3 – $3,083.20 biweekly
• Engineer 4 – $3,529.60 biweekly
• Engineer 5 – $3,776.80 biweekly

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); Job Appointment (temporary appointment in a classified position for a limit of four years); or by detail to special duty

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

*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:

Jeffrey Allen

Lab Engineer

318-549-8406

Jeffrey.allen@la.gov

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