Engineer, Civil Engineering

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 202

JOB NUMBER: 02/9199/ENG7/10.29.2026-JF

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of DOTD construction specifications and documentation, inspection, sampling, and material testing techniques. This position requires the incumbent to plan, direct, and coordinate all activities for the Project Engineer’s office which provides supervision, inspection, and survey activities for all types of major, complex highway and bridge construction projects in strict accordance with FHWA and DOTD policies and procedures.

Construction Management is performed on both State and Federal Funded projects as part of the District Construction Project, Safety, Urban System, Off System, and Contract Maintenance programs.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

• Three years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Seven years of professional engineering experience.

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.

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.

• Supervise and trains a staff of engineers and construction inspectors by planning, directing, and coordinating all engineering activities for the construction unit. Supervises staff engaged in the construction of highways, bridges, ports, flood control structures, drainage structures, HMAC (asphalt) production facilities, and buildings.
• Consults with contractors daily on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work, and traffic control. Reviews CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules submitted by the contractor and meets with them to resolve issues regarding scheduling. Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning right-of-way, construction, and traffic problems.
• Approves and monitors erosion control plans. Monitors hazardous waste removal. Approves…