Engineer Intern – Traffic Engineering

Engineer Intern 1-2 – Traffic Engineering

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Engineer Intern 1-2 – Traffic Engineering

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

DOTD is seeking a Traffic Engineer to support the design, review, and improvement of traffic control devices, traffic signals, signing, roadway geometric features, and other traffic engineering improvements for transportation projects throughout Louisiana. This position supports the development and delivery of safe and efficient transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, preparing and reviewing engineering plans and studies, and assisting with the development of traffic engineering solutions.

No prior engineering experience is required. Training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and reports to an Engineer 6.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

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. 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

Depending on level and assignment, the Engineer Intern 1-2 may:

• Assist with the design and development of project plans for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, regulatory and guide signs, pavement markings, and roadway geometric features.
• Prepare engineering plans using CADD software, including plan sheets, quantities, specifications, cost estimates, shop drawings, and other project details.
• Conduct and review traffic engineering studies and reports involving traffic control, work zones, signing, traffic signals, project permits, and roadway operations.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze field data to support roadway geometric design, signal timing, traffic operations, and traffic control improvements.
• Review roadway geometry and traffic control designs for compliance with DOTD policies, standards, manuals, and applicable state and federal guidance.
• Assist with the development of standard plans, typical details, special details, and plan sheets for transportation projects.
• Review designs prepared by other engineering professionals and assist with evaluating design exceptions when proposed designs fall outside established standards.
• Use traffic engineering, CADD, mapping/GIS, and related software to evaluate transportation conditions and develop engineering solutions.
• Assist with the preparation of Traffic Engineering scopes and provide technical support to other DOTD sections, local…