Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a vacancy within the Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP) located in the Training and Technology Transfer Section. This position provides entry-level engineering experience for recent graduates while working toward professional licensure. This position operates in a structured, training-focused environment where Engineer Interns apply engineering theory to field, office, and laboratory work supporting DOTD transportation programs.

Learn More About ERDP Here.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic engineering principles and formulas to routine calculations
• Aid with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure
• Support laboratory, field, or office engineering activities
• Collect and analyze samples for testing and evaluation
• Aid in cost analyses and economic justification studies
• Participate in training and professional development activities
• Assist in the supervision or coordination of technical staff as appropriate

Requirements

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate
• Note: This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate.
• Note: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively while receiving close technical supervision.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative work ethic
• Technical supervision

Benefits

• Temporary position to be utilized while securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate.
• No civil service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

Pay

• Engineer Intern 1 - $2,115.20/biweekly
• Engineer Intern 2 - $2,263.20/biweekly

Schedule

• Career Progression: Part of a Career Progression Group.
• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.