Engineering Technician
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance
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.
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:
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
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