Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5 - Roadway Design Engineer

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position prepares detailed engineering design drawings and cost estimates for the most complex engineering projects including, but not limited to freeways, interchanges and innovative intersections, major urban and rural highways, and major bridge replacement projects. These projects include highly detailed designs that attempt to minimize impacts on environmentally sensitive locations and commercial and residential properties. Some common tasks include establishing typical sections, setting vertical and horizontal grades. The incumbent at this level will independently develop and manage design plans for a roadway construction project from inception to letting. This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is being posted at the following levels: Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5. The maximum annual salary for the Engineer 5 is $126,256.00. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

Requirements

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus either two years of licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience (for Engineer 5 level).
Information to support 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed engineering design drawings and cost estimates for complex engineering projects including freeways, interchanges, innovative intersections, major urban and rural highways, and major bridge replacement projects.
Establishes typical sections and sets vertical and horizontal grades.
Independently develops and manages design plans for a roadway construction project from inception to letting.
Performs as Project Manager on in-house or consultant-designed projects with responsibility for developing and maintaining project scopes, project and plan development schedules, and ensuring projects are designed and delivered within the allotted budget.
Manages consultant contracts by developing project scopes, negotiation of man-hours and fees, establishing contract time requirements, establishing design criteria, monitoring progress for work quality and quantity, reviewing acceptability of plans, and approving invoices for payment.