Engineering Technician Consultant-Permit

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN CONSULTANT‑PERMIT

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development

Position serves as the district’s expert in the areas of permits and utilities, consulting and advising utilities owners and permit applicants. The role requires a self‑motivated engineer who can perform tasks with minimal supervision and interpret unforeseen conditions.

Details:

• District: 07 – Unit 001 – Lake Charles – Permits
• Job Number: 07/146246/ETC/01.05.2026-Am
• Position Number: 146246

• Reviews project pipeline, utility, driveway, and geophysical permit applications to determine compliance with DOTD guidelines and regulations.
• Performs field inspection to verify location, depth, and alignment of needed drainage pipe for permit applications.
• Inspects construction of driveways and other permitted construction within the right‑of‑way to ensure that work accords with the approved permit and the R/W is left in satisfactory condition.
• Regularly meets with the Area Engineer to discuss constructability and maintenance‑related issues regarding permit applications.

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub‑professional engineering experience; OR
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub‑professional engineering experience; OR
• Twenty‑four semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, mathematics, or physics; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology.

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; schedule can be discussed.
• Compensation: Based on candidate experience.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants must provide information supporting their eligibility, such as detailed experience and education; resumes alone are not accepted. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Name:
Matt Mixon

Job Title:

Engineer 6
Number: 337‑437‑9184

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Louisiana is a State Model Employer (SAME) that supports recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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