ENGINEER 7 (Assistant ADA of Maintenance)

About This Job

District 62- Unit 001 – Hammond
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) plans, builds, maintains, and protects the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Job Duties

• Provide engineering leadership and supervision for maintenance staff and activities within the District.
• Affords assistance with material management, equipment, and contract budget oversight to ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with DOTD policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Oversees the scoping, administration, and quality assurance of maintenance contracts, including mowing, litter removal, and roadside assistance.
• Implements and supervises the Maintenance Quality Assurance (MQA) program by collecting data, monitoring performance measures, and ensuring policy compliance.
• Enforces LADOTD standards, safety regulations, and traffic control protocols for all roadway and bridge maintenance activities.
• Facilitates the District’s response to emergency issues like storm damage, road hazards, or bridge failures to ensure public safety.

Qualifications

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

• 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.

• Licensing Requirements:
• Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

• Contact Information:
• For further information about this vacancy, contact: Clay James
  Assistant ADA of Maintenance
  Office: (985) 375-0191
  Clay.James@LA.GOV