Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5

About This Job

The CPRA is established as the single state entity with authority to articulate a clear statement of priorities and to focus development and implementation efforts to achieve comprehensive coastal protection for Louisiana.

This position serves as an Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent will provide engineering and technical support for coastal restoration and flood protection projects in Louisiana, including in-house design work and development of construction documents. This position also assists with bidding, construction administration, and environmental permitting throughout project implementation.

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE:

This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.

NOTE:

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

Job Duties:

• Performs advanced civil engineering work in implementing an important segment, engineering and design, of the CPRA's overall coastal restoration and flood protection program
• Performs analysis and design work for a variety of engineering structures and systems for coastal restoration and flood protection projects as assigned
• Participates in feasibility studies pertaining to coastal protection and restoration projects
• Prepares preliminary and final design documents, and bid documents (design reports, cost estimates, technical specifications, construction plans and bid and permitting documents)
• Coordinates, reviews and approves construction plans and specifications in conjunction with the technical staffs and engineering consultants involved in any specific project

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on level of experience.

Office

Location:

150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Compensation:
The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $126,256 annually.

There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:

Engineer Intern 1 $ 2,115.20

Engineer Intern 2 $ 2,263.20

Engineer 3 $ 2,671.20

Engineer 4 $ 2,952.00

Engineer 5 $ 3,158.40