Engineer Intern - Engineer

About This Job

Section 51 – Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance

51//EI1-E5/06.30.26-AS

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 responsible for conducting inventories and inspections of approximately 14,000 bridges throughout the state.

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Applicants holding a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana may apply; however the applicant must obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.

Licensing requirements may be viewed at

• Performs QA bridge field inspections and engineering analysis of on‑system and off‑system bridge inspection data to make decisions on the development of QA selection criteria to ensure the safety of the traveling public and comply with the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer (Engineer 7 DOTD) with development, advertisement and management of consultant contracts for the performance of specialized bridge inspections (NSTM, underwater, in‑depth, etc.) to ensure compliance with 23 CFR 650 Subpart C and the National Bridge Inspection Program.
• Perform QA review of bridge inspection reports conducted by consultants (NSTM, in‑depth, underwater, etc.) or in‑house inspectors (initial, HQ‑QA, etc.) as needed.
• Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer in administering the bridge inspection program by helping to develop and execute policies and procedures regarding specialized bridge inspection programs such as load rating, underwater, in‑depth, NSTM evaluation and bridge structural repairs.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1 up to Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

• Engineer Intern 1 – SER rate of $2,115.20 bi‑weekly.
• Engineer Intern 2 – SER rate of $2,263.20 bi‑weekly.
• Engineer 3 – SER rate of $2,671.20 bi‑weekly.
• Engineer 4 – SER rate of $2,952.00 bi‑weekly.
• Engineer 5 – SER rate of $3,158.40 bi‑weekly.

No Civil Service test score is required. To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Information to support eligibility must be included in the application (relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Stephanie Doolittle
Bridge Inspection Engineer
225‑379‑1329

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.

Insurance coverage – more information at .

Parental leave – up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Holidays and leave – State employees receive paid holidays each year:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on type of appointment and agency). Systems include Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana School Employees Retirement System, and others.