Engineering Technician

Join DOTD as an Engineering Technician

Start your career in transportation by supporting DOTD's statewide Traffic Monitoring Program. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience collecting and maintaining traffic data used for transportation planning, funding, and safety analysis across Louisiana. No engineering license required. Training provided.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) supports safe travel, economic growth, and community connection throughout the state. DOTD Engineering Technicians play a key role in supporting technical and field operations that help maintain and improve Louisiana's public road system.

Engineering Technicians assigned to the Traffic Monitoring Unit support the collection, management, and reporting of traffic data used to determine annual average daily traffic (AADT), vehicle classification, and vehicle weight, in accordance with federal guidelines.

This is an entry-level position designed for individuals interested in learning technical skills, gaining field experience, and building a career in transportation or engineering support. Work assignments involve a combination of fieldwork and office-based duties.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Independently collect traffic data by setting up and removing traffic tubes, recorders, and related equipment
• Develop daily work plans for assigned monitoring locations
• Travel statewide to install, maintain, and remove traffic monitoring equipment
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and data collected
• Enter traffic data into databases, spreadsheets, or applications
• Generate information used for traffic reports and studies
• Collect short-session traffic volume and vehicle classification data
• Assist with emergency or disaster response activities as needed

Position-Specific Details:
Career Progression:
This position may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on qualifications and agency needs Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty Compensation:
This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour for all hours worked. Premium pay is subject to applicable rules and may change based on assignment, funding, or policy.

Why Join DOTD as an Engineering Technician?

• Entry-level opportunity with paid, on-the-job training
• Career progression from Engineering Technician 1 through Engineering Technician 4
• Hands-on experience supporting statewide transportation programs
• Exposure to traffic data collection, field operations, and technical reporting
• Stable, full-time employment with the State of Louisiana
• Meaningful public service with visible statewide impact

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jason Lacombe, P.E. | Assistant Data Collection & Management Systems Engineer Administrator

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

1201 Capitol Access Road | Baton Rouge, LA 70802

/ jason.lacombe

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.