Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5 (Asst Bridge)

About This Job

DISTRICT 58 - Unit 051 – Chase
JOB NUMBER: 58/50494630/EIA-E5/5.26.26-JB
The overall function of this position is to assist the Engineer 7 and the Engineer 6 with managing the District’s Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program. This includes the operation, planning, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fixed and movable bridges and dam structures to ensure a safe and cost effective maintenance program in accordance with maintenance system standards, budget policy, and procedures. This position is located in District 58, Unit 051 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6.

Job Duties

• Aid with the daily operations of the District's Bridge Inspection Program and provide functional supervision over the Bridge Inspection and Maintenance and Bridge Electrician's gangs.
• Check bridge inspection reports for accuracy and recommend bridge repair methods to Engineer 6.
• Design retrofits for steel bridge members, temporary shoring, bridge deck repairs, bridge pile repairs, etc.
• Aid the Engineer 6 with the District Guardrail Repair contract management, coordinate with the guardrail contractor for repairs/replacements, communicate with Maintenance Specialist to obtain pictures and details of guardrail location, record location and magnitude of repair, and submit all necessary repair and cost documentation to collect-on reimbursable claims.
• Aid the Engineer 6 with overseeing facility projects performed by contractors and District personnel to ensure facility projects are completed on schedule and under budget.
• Draft plans and facility sketches, provide cost estimates, determine building specifications to meet building codes, and provide innovative engineering design and construction ideas for District facility projects.
• Compile information for requests made by public and private agencies, officials, land owners, media, and department personnel regarding repair work, bridge and waterway closures, accidents, inspections, marine activities, and other bridge maintenance activities.
• Check work performed by contractors and vendors.
• Aid in the design of proposed bridge projects and stage O studies.
• Review and recommend changes to plans and specifications for upcoming bridge projects designed by others.
• Attend plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development of plans and specifications on all types of bridge projects.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
• May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal counsel.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Required Certification/License

• Engineer Intern Certificate in the state of Louisiana for Engineer Intern 1 or 2.
• Professional Engineer License in the state of Louisiana for Engineer 3, 4, or 5.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.