Engineer 6

State of Louisiana • Ruston, LA

9h

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Engineer in Construction and supervise lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians. The position supports transportation project delivery through field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications. It applies engineering principles, technical analysis, project coordination, and compliance-related reviews to support the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure. Professional licensure is required; training and opportunities for career advancement are provided.

The position is located in Lincoln Parish in District 05 and reports to an Engineer 7. It may be filled through a probational appointment, promotion, a temporary Job Appointment in a classified position for up to four years, or detail to special duty. The position qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate of $4,324.80 bi-weekly. Additional compensation may be considered for extraordinary qualifications, subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.

Requirements

• Hold a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering, or hold a professional engineering license from another state and obtain a Louisiana license before appointment if selected.
• Meet one of the following experience requirements: two years of licensed engineering experience, or six years of professional engineering experience.
• A master's degree in engineering may substitute for one year of professional engineering experience; a doctorate in engineering may substitute for two years. Advanced degrees may substitute for no more than two years, and there is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer counts as licensed engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and before obtaining a professional engineer's license counts as professional-level engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineer in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction projects, including daily operations and contractor coordination.
• Oversee construction inspections, surveying activities, contract compliance, and project scheduling, including day and night operations.
• Review construction plans, resolve field issues, evaluate constructability, and conduct preconstruction site investigations.
• Prepare project estimates, review change orders, maintain construction records, and coordinate final project audits and acceptance documentation.
• Review materials testing results, sampling procedures, project specifications, and construction quality requirements.
• Supervise, train, assign work to, and evaluate engineering and construction inspection personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed