Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2
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. DOTD is seeking a Construction Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews. No prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series. Positions are located in Lincoln Parish and report to Engineer 6. While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. For more information about the agency, visit the DOTD Career Center: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx.
Responsibilities
- Performs engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
- Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
- Monitors or assists with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Coordinates with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
- Reviews quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.
- Supports construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
- Assists with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
- Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.
Requirements
- Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate (temporary position while securing the certificate; permanent status denied for incumbents).
- Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board; licensing requirements viewable at www.lapels.com.
- Applicants must be within 90 days of graduation; any offer contingent upon verification of a qualifying degree.
- Selected candidate must submit an official transcript confirming graduation within 60 days of hire.
- No Civil Service test score required for consideration.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on the application.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
- Position may be filled as a job appointment (temporary, up to 36 months) or probational appointment.
Benefits
- Training is provided.
- Opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.
- Part of a Career Progression Group (may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2).
Pay
- Engineer Intern Applicant – $1,923.20 biweekly.
- Engineer Intern 1 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) at $2,692.80 biweekly.
- Engineer Intern 2 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) at $2,881.60 biweekly.