Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management 42/50613837/EI1-E5/07.20.26-AS At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About This Position: Are you passionate about heavy equipment, problem-solving, and making an impact across Louisiana? In this role, you'll help support the management of DOTD's statewide fleet of more than 6,000 pieces of equipment valued at approximately $250 million. Working alongside the Equipment Engineer and Plant Maintenance team, you'll collaborate with Equipment Superintendents across the state to evaluate equipment repairs, replacements, modifications, and specifications. You'll also work with consultants, contractors, vendors, and maintenance personnel to ensure the department has the reliable equipment it needs to keep Louisiana's transportation system moving. Every day brings new challenges as you research laws, manufacturer specifications, and engineering data to develop recommendations and provide technical guidance on complex equipment issues. If you enjoy analytical work, collaboration, and contributing to the success of a statewide operation, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact. While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Applicants who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana will be considered, but must obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment.
• Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with development of technical specifications for all equipment to be procured by the DOTD.
• Consults with other DOTD staff to determine needs and conducts extensive research on available equipment in order to develop technical specifications for bidding.
• Assists with development of the design and arranging for construction of special equipment that is not available commercially in order to meet diverse needs of the DOTD.
• Assists with coordinating with districts and equipment users to ensure equipment meets DOTD needs.
• Consults with vendors on equipment design, features, and availability, providing feedback on mechanical, electrical, and structural modifications to better meet DOTD requirements.
• Assists with reviewing vendor submittmits, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with DOTD technical standards and provides award recommendations.
• Offers guidance to vendors and equipment up-fitters on equipment layout and fabrication, reviews drawings for accuracy and compliance, and participates in meetings to help resolve equipment-related issues.

What This Job Offers

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