Engineer 7 (e-Construction Engineer)

This position is located in the DOTD Construction and Materials Automation Unit, responsible for project management, implementation, operation, and support of multiple state-wide specialized Construction and Materials Management software applications, including AASHTOware Site Manager, La Pave Online, Headlight, and construction and materials reporting.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 selected, the applicant 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 www.lapels.com.

Responsibilities

• Serves as technical advisor to the Chief Construction Division Engineer, Construction Engineer Administrator, and Materials Engineer Administrator in handling complex, multi-faceted, statewide issues, especially those affecting construction and materials applications and automation.
• Serves as primary project manager for both contracted and in-house development and implementation of construction and materials software applications and automation.
• Provides specialized assistance and leadership in developing policies, procedures, and training applicable to statewide construction and material software applications.
• Confers with other state DOTs, FHWA, LTRC, and Contractors to collaborate and assess options.
• Assists with administrative matters such as budget, personnel, and organization.
• Serves as technical expert and advisor for numerous job-related committees, such as LTRC Research and AASHTO.
• Serves as technical lead and software administrator over operations regarding specialized statewide Construction and Materials Management software applications.
• Communicates regularly with external clients hosting applications or providing other services related to construction and materials.

Pay

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,481.60 biweekly. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.