Engineer Intern - Engineer

Environmental Engineer Intern

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.

NOTE:

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.

NOTE:

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at

Job Specification:

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

Job Duties and Other Information:

The job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the level at which the incumbent is hired. The job duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Engineer 5 position and represent the duties and responsibilities that the incumbent will be expected to fulfill at the end of the training series.

• 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-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); by temporary job appointment; or by detail to special duty.

Career Progression:
This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is being posted at the following levels:
Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, and Engineer 5. The maximum annual salary for the Engineer 5 is $. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Compensation:
This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rates as follows:

• 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

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Robert Lott Assistant Environmental Administrator DOTD 1201 Capitol Access Rd. Baton Rouge, LA robert.lott

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