Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) has been merging resources of state government and universities for over 30 years to identify, develop, and implement new technology to improve the state's transportation system. LTRC conducts research, provides technology assistance, engineering training, continuing education, technology transfer, and problem-solving services to DOTD and the transportation community. This position, under the supervision of an Engineer 6, Geotechnical Research Manager, is responsible for implementing highly technical research for DOTD in geotechnical engineering. This program covers a wide range of transportation technology and operations, including geotechnical design, foundation and earthwork requirements, and laboratory and field testing. Projects include formalized research studies and technical assistance projects.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment.
• The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.
• Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the unit’s federal and state funded research program in the area of expertise.
• Identifies problems, develops research programs, writes proposals, conducts and supervises laboratory and field testing, collects and summarizes laboratory and field data.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through publications, technical summaries and the presentation of research papers.
• Develops and conducts department-wide implementation programs based on research findings to include sampling and testing procedures, specifications and to improve department operations, methods and procedures through workshops, seminars and other training sessions.
• Evaluates new products and techniques to optimize the use of high quality materials and processes.
• Provides indirect supervision and training to staff.
• Provides technical engineering assistance to officials within and outside of the department using information comprised of state-of-the-art technology.
• Participates in coordinated research studies and activities at the national level cooperating with university researchers, state and federal agencies, and industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level