Job Description

Posting number: 07/50331781/ENT/09.22.2026/KA

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 7- Lake Charles

Job classification: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous

Summary

Help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service.

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.

This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required task.

Examples of duties

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Computes and checks earthwork quantities, computation sheets, cross sections, related field books, benchmark forms.
• Generates partial and final estimates, final plans (As-Builts), and final change orders.
• Assists field Engineers when they are shorthanded in the field.
• Keeps accurate inventory (quantity and quality) of materials used by contractors.
• Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: Work consists of reading and sending e-mail using Outlook. Must have working knowledge of basic computer software, such as Excel, Word, and Site Manager

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. The starting hourly rate and premium pay amounts for each level are as follows:

• Engineering Technician 1 - The starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $21.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

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.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Clint Dyke

Engineer 6

337-463-5332

“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.”

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

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