Engineer Intern Ii; Class Code 4021

Job Posting

Intermediate professional civil engineering work in the research, design and construction of engineering projects; and related work as required.

Either:
Permanent status with the City of New Orleans or the Sewerage and Water Board as an Engineer Intern I (formerly Engineer-In-Training I) and eighteen (18) months of experience as an Engineer Intern I. Or:
Possession of a certificate from the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors stating that the applicant has been certified and enrolled as an Engineer Intern
* and eighteen (18) months of engineering experience following EIT Certification. Important:
Out-of-State registrations are acceptable. However, any applicant who is not registered as an Engineer Intern in Louisiana must, if hired, show proof of such registration during his or her probationary period. No person may receive permanent status until this requirement has been met, and no probationary period may extend longer than one (1) year.

Field work may be required for some engineering positions. Employees may be required to have automobiles for some positions. An automobile allowance is usually granted when this is a requirement. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

A qualifying review of education and certification. This is a non-competitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules.

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at  or TTY/Voice at  or .

Domicile requirements for employment:
Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

Domicile requirements for employment (Sewerage and Water Board):
Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

Background check:
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Applications:
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

Working test period:
Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for…