ENGINEER 6 (Program Delivery/Design Engineer)

About the role

This position functions as the Program Delivery/Design Engineer and is responsible for directing the design/plan development activities for the District 04 Design Section and reports directly to the District ADA of Engineering/ Engineer 8 DOTD. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

Responsibilities

• Manages the design and plan development processes for all plans and programs developed through the District 04 Design Section.
• Prioritizes and assigns work to subordinates to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Participates in pre-design, plan-in-hand, joint plan review, final plan review and post construction meetings.
• Reviews plans at various stages of completion such as preliminary plans, final plans, etc., as well all reports, design exception/waivers, and checklists for conformity to established department and FHWA policies, appropriateness of design approach, clarity and accuracy.
• Responds to inquiries by subordinate engineers and design technicians concerning design issues.
• Makes final decisions involving design approach, plan details and application of design policies.
• Reviews and approves documents including payroll, equipment reports, travel authorizations, expense accounts, etc.
• Approves expenditures and assists in budget development.
• Establishes internal policies and procedures for the design section in accordance with department policies and procedures, ensures that safety policies and procedures are observed.
• Schedules, plans, and conducts meetings to present proposed project designs to the public or other entities.
• Attends public meetings or hearings as requested to answer questions for the general public.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
• Two years of licensed engineering experience;
• 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.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
• Two years of licensed engineering experience;
• 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.

Skills

The incumbent must possess the following skills:

• Self-motivation;
• Ability to perform duties many times with minimal supervision;
• Ability to interpret unforeseen conditions;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Project management skills;
• Technical expertise;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Decision-making skills;
• Time management skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Teamwork skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Knowledge of department and FHWA policies;
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of departmental procedures;
• Knowledge of budget development;
• Knowledge of public relations;
• Knowledge of public speaking;
• Knowledge of public meetings and hearings;
• Knowledge of public outreach;
• Knowledge of public engagement;
• Knowledge of public participation;
• Knowledge of public policy;
• Knowledge of public service;
• Knowledge of public interest;
• Knowledge of public trust;
• Knowledge of public accountability;
• Knowledge of public transparency;
• Knowledge of public responsibility;
• Knowledge of public ethics;
• Knowledge of public integrity;
• Knowledge of public honesty;
• Knowledge of public trustworthiness;
• Knowledge of public reliability;
• Knowledge of public dependability;
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