Engineering Technician ; Water Resources

Engineering Technician 1 – 4 District 61
- Unit 170 – Baton Rouge – Water Resources

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineers in the performance of data collection, drainage concern resolution, drainage project preparation, program application review and permitting process work of the Water Resources Section. These responsibilities include ensuring that all work is produced in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Regulatory and inspection activities for Water Resources, Public Works and Right of Way Permits are performed.

This position is located in District 61/170/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6, Water Resources Engineer. The incumbent must be self‑motivated, able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision, and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

• High school diploma or GED; OR
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

• Work within the Water Resources Section to review and process various permits.
• Perform field visits to permit application sites to conduct pre‑ and post‑construction inspections.
• Respond to and investigate drainage complaints from elected officials, local municipalities, and the public.
• Assist the Water Resources Engineer with plan development, work reports, estimating quantities and engineering studies.
• Assist with emergency operations/disaster response.

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4

Compensation: Depends on qualifications

• Engineering Technician 1 – $14.00/hourly
• Engineering Technician 2 – $16.03/hourly
• Engineering Technician 3 – $18.35/hourly
• Engineering Technician 4 – $21.00/hourly

Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Seth Mosley

District 61 Water Resources Engineer

225‑231‑4130

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.

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

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