Engineer ; Jennings Construction Project Engineer

About This Job

District 07 - Unit 247 – Jennings Construction

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct and coordinate all activities for a construction unit which includes providing supervision, inspection and survey activities for all types of major complex highway and bridge construction projects and ensuring FHWA and DOTD policies and procedures are followed. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 247 Jennings Construction Office of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Engineer 8/Construction Engineer.

We are looking for an Engineer 6 that is self-motivated, able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. As an Engineer 6, you will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD employees only.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
Two years of licensed engineering experience; or Six years of professional engineering experience. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience. A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience. Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience. There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience. Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana.

If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met. Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at

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

Job Duties:

• Supervises and trains a staff of engineers and engineering technicians by planning, directing and coordinating all engineering activities for a construction unit.
• Consults with contractors on a daily basis on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work and traffic control.
• Approves and monitors erosion control plans. Monitors hazardous waste removal. Approves utility relocation invoices. Enforces traffic control requirements on construction projects.
• Develops and writes change orders to solve complex problems such as design errors, construction problems, and environmental concerns.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Promotional

Work Schedule:

This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed. Compensation:
This position receives a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,316.00/biweekly.

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.

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at  Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).

These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their…