ENGINEER 6 (DISTRICT LAB)

DISTRICT 03 / U153 / Engineer 6 (District Lab) JOB NUMBER: 03-14358-ENG6-09102026-DS *** THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY *** 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. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. DOTD is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the District 03 Laboratory Engineer expert while supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians. This position supports transportation projects and programs through materials evaluation, materials testing, geotechnical exploration, quality assurance, specification development, and technical support for transportation projects. This role plays a critical part in advancing DOTD’s mission by supporting the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews. This position is located in Lafayette Parish and reports to the Engineer 8, ADA Engineering.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

Two years of licensed engineering experience; or

Six years of professional engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS: 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.

NOTES: 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 one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Manages programs for sub-grade soil surveys, materials sampling and testing, base design, and sampling for wastewater management
• Administrates the TR602, DOTD Record Test, and FHWA Independent Assurance programs as required by Federal and State regulations and policies to provide an independent in-place materials audit.
• Conducts Districtwide evaluations of complex materials problems requiring advanced technique knowledge of materials and their characteristics
• Approves designs for asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete, and base materials, and monitor their applications to assure conformance to DOTD requirements.
• Conducts materials usage and documentation audits (Form 2059) for every construction project within the District for final project acceptance.
• Serves as the District Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), responsible for the proper usage, transport, and storage for all nuclear density test gauges in the District and for the proper documentation thereof.
• Assists in updating the Department’s Standard Specification, including the implementation of new technology, materials, and techniques, and reviews current sampling and testing methods, and investigates and proposes ways to eliminate, reduce, or increase the efficiencies of such methods.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities

Position-Specific Details: Compensation: This position qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,324.80 bi-weekly. Appointment Type: This position is open to only current DOTD employees

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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Lea SmithEngineer 8 DOTD District 03 337-262-6104 Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp