Engineer 3 - Engineer 5
About The Position
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. This position is located in District 04, Unit 234, in Bossier Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6 Project Engineer. This position provides supervision, inspection, and survey activities for all types of major complex highway and bridge construction projects in strict accordance with FHWA and District policies and procedures. 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 license to practice professional engineering
- Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.
- 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 on your application.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Nice To Haves
- Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.
Responsibilities
- Performs the more complex engineering reviews of construction jobs in progress and checks adequacy of supervision given by contractors and architects, materials used, and proper installation and operation of equipment.
- Reviews plans and specifications for conformance for the Project Engineer.
- In the Project Engineer's absence, serves as the acting Project Engineer.
- Assists the Project Engineer in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction inspections, which includes discussing plans, specifications, and work schedules with contractors; resolves conflicts between contractors, inspectors, and public bodies.
- Reviews and checks plans and specifications submitted by consultant engineers and by district office engineering personnel.
- Reviews submittals for item substitutions during construction process.
- Assists in the interviewing process and promotion of sub-ordinates; recommends ratings of lower-level employees through the review or completed work assignments and the techniques used.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Benefits
- Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
