Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CPRA is established as the single state entity with authority to articulate a clear statement of priorities and to focus development and implementation efforts to achieve comprehensive coastal protection for Louisiana. This position serves as an Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent will provide engineering and technical support for coastal restoration and flood protection projects in Louisiana, including in-house design work and development of construction documents. This position also assists with bidding, construction administration, and environmental permitting throughout project implementation.

Requirements

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced civil engineering work in implementing an important segment, engineering and design, of the CPRA’s overall coastal restoration and flood protection program
• Performs analysis and design work for a variety of engineering structures and systems for coastal restoration and flood protection projects as assigned
• Participates in feasibility studies pertaining to coastal protection and restoration projects
• Prepares preliminary and final design documents, and bid documents (design reports, cost estimates, technical specifications, construction plans and bid and permitting documents)
• Coordinates, reviews and approves construction plans and specifications in conjunction with the technical staffs and engineering consultants involved in any specific project

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed