Engineer 6 (Bridge and Structural)
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. DOTD is seeking a Bridge and Structural Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through bridge and structural design, bridge preservation, load rating, plan development, and technical support for transportation infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
- Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
- Performs or assists with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or bridge preservation activities.
- Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
- Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and other internal or external partners.
- Reviews bridge-related project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Supports development or maintenance of design guidance, standards, procedures, or technical documents.
- Assists with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridge or structural concerns.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 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 selected, the applicant must obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.
Qualifications
- 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.
Pay
Engineer 6 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) at $3,316.00 biweekly. Additional compensation may be considered in part with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotion, job appointment, or by detail to special duty. Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish and report to the Engineer 7/Bridge Inspection Engineer.