ENGINEER 7 (PRESERVATION PROGRAM DELIVER ENGINEER)
Location: District 08-UNIT 170 Alexandria, LA. Job Number: 08/50699887/E7/10.12.26-JC.
About the role
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. This position is located in District 08/Unit 170, Rapides Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 8 (ADA-Engineering). The incumbent exercises independent professional judgment, resolves complex technical and delivery issues, and interprets unforeseen conditions as they arise in order to maintain program objectives. The incumbent maintains required professional licensure and participates in continuing education and professional development activities necessary to support program delivery, technical leadership, and regulatory compliance. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
- Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program, managing scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
- Oversees preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and related projects at the District level.
- Provides oversight and coordination for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co‑permittee activities in coordination with Parish and the statewide Environmental Section; participates in Public Works project review and oversight.
- Administers consultant contracts for design of District Preservation projects by developing project scopes, negotiating contract fees, monitoring consultant progress, administering contract provisions, approving invoices and reviewing acceptability of final plans.
- Oversees the districtwide surveying program by managing all survey activities performed by in‑house staff and contracted survey firms.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Qualifications
Experience Substitutions: A master's degree in engineering substitutes for one year of professional engineering experience; a doctorate degree substitutes for two years. Advanced degrees 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 counts as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET‑accredited degree and prior to licensure (e.g., engineer intern) counts as professional level engineering experience. Applications accepted from persons licensed in other states; if selected, must obtain Louisiana license prior to appointment. Licensing verified by hiring agency; Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (www.lapels.com).
Pay
Compensation: SER $57.84 hourly, $4,627.20 biweekly.
Schedule
Work Schedule: Work hours may vary.
Additional Details
Appointment Type: May be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty. Career Progression: This position does not participate in the Career Progression Group.