Engineer 3 - Engineer 5 - Roadway Design Engineer

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. DOTD is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through roadway design, project development, plan preparation, geometric design, engineering estimates, and technical support for transportation improvement projects. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews. No prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series. Positions are located in Baton Rouge, and report to Engineer 6-Road Design Squad Leader.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
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.
The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.
Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Nice To Haves

No prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed engineering design drawings and cost estimates for the most complex engineering projects including, but not limited to freeways, complex 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.
Performs as Project Manager on in-house or consultant-designed projects.
The incumbent will be responsible 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.