ENGINEER 6 (Program Delivery​/Design Engineer

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04//ENG6/7.29.26/ct

District 04/170

This position functions as the Program Delivery/Design Engineer and is responsible for directing the design/plan development activities for the District 04 Design Section and reports directly to the District ADA of Engineering/ Engineer 8 DOTD. The incumbent must be self motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

Serves as an assistant to the Assistant District Administrator of Engineering, and in his absences and may assume some of his duties.

• Manages the design and plan development processes for all plans and programs developed through the District 04 Design Section. Prioritizes and assigns work to subordinates to ensure timely completion of projects. Participates in pre-design, plan-in-hand, joint plan review, final plan review and post construction meetings. Reviews plans at various stages of completion such as preliminary plans, final plans, etc., as well all reports, design exception/waivers, and checklists for conformity to established department and FHWA policies, appropriateness of design approach, clarity and accuracy.
  
  Responds to inquiries by subordinate engineers and design technicians concerning design issues. Makes final decisions involving design approach, plan details and application of design policies.
• Reviews and approves documents including payroll, equipment reports, travel authorizations, expense accounts, etc. Approves expenditures and assists in budget development. Establishes internal policies and procedures for the design section in accordance with department policies and procedures, ensures that safety policies and procedures are observed. Assigns work; approves work schedules and leave; evaluates performance; recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, merit increases, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Manages the district's pavement management/highway priority program. Analyzes pavement management data for the district's highway system, establishes evaluation criteria and makes recommendations to the Assistant District Administrator of Engineering for the selection of pavement preservation (overlay, reseal, PCC rehab, etc.), interstate maintenance, safety program and other projects to be added to the highway program. Compiles original cost estimates for projects to be added to the highway program.
• Communicates through meetings, telephone, e-mail and other correspondence with other districts and sections, FHWA personnel, consultants, contractors, legislators, governmental officials, and the general public in response to inquiries and concerns related to project design issues for both in-house and consultant designed projects. Schedules, plans, and conducts meetings to present proposed project designs to the public or other entities. Attends public meetings or hearings as requested to answer questions for the general public.

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 employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $3,316.00 biweekly / $41.45 hourly.

Licensing Requirements:
Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Phillip Sturdivant

ADA of Engineering

Phillip.

Sturdivant

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