ENGINEER 7 (PRESERVATION PROGRAM ENGINEER)

About the role

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. The Preservation Program Engineer serves as the principal authority and primary point of contact for all preservation activities within their assigned District. This position is in District 62 and reports to the ADA Engineering. This position is open to only current permanent classified DOTD employees.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program and manages all aspects of the program including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
• Provides leadership in the integration of roadway design, drainage, and environmental considerations to support effective and timely program delivery.
• Oversees the preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the district level.
• Provides oversight and district-level leadership for drainage design, hydraulic analysis, storm water management, and permitting coordination to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements.
• 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 the acceptability of final plans.
• Oversees the districtwide surveying program by managing all survey activities performed by contracted survey firms.

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.
• 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 must obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.
• Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Pay

Position‑Specific Details: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,627.20 biweekly. Additional compensation may be considered with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.