Engineer Intern - Engineer

About This Position

This position performs investigations and environmental and engineering analyses as required for the preparation of environmental documents and related technical studies. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to 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.

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Job Duties

• Directs and performs investigations and environmental and engineering analyses as required for the preparation of environmental documents. Prepares environmental documentation and reviews project designs and plans to determine environmental class of action and potential environmental impacts.
• Develops recommendations for engineering/environmental design changes to minimize the impact of DOTD projects on the environment and public.
• Coordinates environmental work within the Department and with other local, state, and federal planning groups, resource agencies, and permitting agencies.
• Advisor or consultant to other engineering professionals in the Department relative to environmental laws, rules, regulations, and technical work.
• Reviews and approves proposals, studies, and invoices prepared by consulting firms for factual accuracy and completeness.
• Provides technical expertise to lower-level engineers and engineering technicians to resolve environmental issues related to highway projects.

Position Details

• Appointment Type:
  This position may be filled as either a probational appointment; a promotion; by temporary job appointment; or by detail to special duty.
• Career Progression:
  This position is in a Career Progression Group and is posted at Engineer Intern 1-5. The maximum annual salary for Engineer 5 is $.
• Compensation:
  This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rates. Level in Career Progression SER Engineer Intern 1 $ 2,115.20/biweekly;
  Engineer Intern 2 $ 2,263.20/biweekly;
  Engineer 3 $ 2,671.20/biweekly;
  Engineer 4 $ 2,952.00/biweekly;
  Engineer 5 $ 3,158.40/biweekly.

EEO / Diversity Statement

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.

State Employment Affiliation

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: