Engineer 7 (Project Engineer)

State of Louisiana • Natchitoches, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as a Project Engineer in District 08, Unit 218, in Natchitoches Parish. The position supports transportation projects and programs through construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work to ensure compliance with DOTD standards and specifications. It applies engineering principles, conducts technical analysis, coordinates projects, and performs compliance-related reviews to support the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure. The role supervises lower-level engineers or engineering technicians and reports to the ADA of Construction. A current Louisiana Professional Engineering License is required; training and opportunities for career advancement are provided.

The position plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation for assigned projects. It supervises and trains engineers and engineering technicians, including for day, night, or emergency operations as needed. The role coordinates with contractors, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and DOTD staff; reviews construction records, schedules, design changes, construction issues, and compliance matters; and ensures work meets applicable plans, specifications, policies, and federal and state requirements. It also manages unit resources, conducts drainage surveys for permit support, and provides personnel for emergency or disaster activities.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Three years of licensed engineering experience, or seven years of professional engineering experience.
• A Louisiana Professional Engineering License is required prior to appointment. Applicants licensed in another state may apply but, if selected, must obtain a Louisiana license before appointment.
• Relevant education and experience must be included in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed application education and experience sections.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation for assigned construction projects.
• Supervise and train engineers and engineering technicians assigned to construction projects, including day, night, or emergency operations as needed.
• Review and approve construction documentation, quantities, daily diaries, test reports, estimates, correspondence, and other project records.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and internal DOTD staff to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Review project schedules, plan changes, construction problems, erosion control plans, utility relocations, change orders, and contract compliance issues.
• Ensure construction work complies with plans, specifications, special provisions, DOTD policies, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Manage unit resources, including office and vehicle use.
• Conduct drainage surveys for permit support.
• Provide personnel for emergency and disaster activities.

What This Job Offers

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