Engineering Technician 1-2

Engineering Technician 1-2

Salary

$2,118.00 - $3,813.00 Monthly

Location

Abita Springs, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

62/9200/ET1-2/07.03.25-KG

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Opening Date

07/03/2025

Closing Date

7/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

General Overview:

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer's office located in District 62, Unit 200, in Abita Springs, by engaging in construction inspection and supervision duties. This position is responsible for assuring high quality construction work in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

30% Prepares and assists in the preparation of: daily diaries, weekly reports, field book record keeping, change orders, partial and final estimates, 2059 reports, errors, and omissions reports, storm water inspection reports and project finalizations.

25% Oversees and performs construction surveys. Computes and/or checks construction quantities prepared by Engineering Technicians including but not limited to: earthwork, field book accuracy, benchmark verification, survey data, and other required data necessary to ensure it meets the requirements of the plans, specifications, and agency special provisions.

20% Collects and records the testing/ sampling of material used on construction projects and verifies acceptable results. Assists and instructs personnel in inspecting for quality control, quantity of materials and the method of production. Monitors and inspects work done by the contractors for compliance with plans and specifications.

10% Assists in leading and training Engineering Technicians performing sub-professional engineering work in the area of construction inspection and surveying to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Incumbent will be required to use independent judgement in planning work and making technical decisions requiring engineering knowledge of a professional nature.

5% Assists in the training of lower-level Engineering Technicians in construction related fields such as: concrete, asphalt, soils, structures, and other construction courses.

5% Review and comment on construction proposals and plans for accuracy of quantities, constructability, and possible issues/ conflicts. Perform any reasonable requested task to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the project engineer's office.

5% May be required to perform other additional duties including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

This position is located in District 62, Unit 200, in Abita Springs. Work schedule varies depending on the construction project you're assigned to. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Engineering Technician 1 -

Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

Engineering Technician 2 -

Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:

• Valid driver's license
• Operate a state owned vehicle, computer, surveying equipment, etc.
• Perform duties in extreme weather conditions such as rain, cold, or heat
• May be required to lift items up to 50 lbs
• Submit to random drug testing as required

This position may be filled as a Probationary Appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation.

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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Cody Faucheux

Project Engineer

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"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."

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

Required Question