Engineering Technician 1-4 (Sulphur Construction-Field)
- State of Louisiana
- Sulphur, Louisiana
- Part Time
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4
DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 217 SULPHUR CONSTRUCTION
JOB NUMBER: 07/120016/ENT1/07.09.2025
At Department of Transportation and Development, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
The overall function of this position is to serve as a construction project inspector in the Sulphur construction office (Unit 217), Calcasieu parish, District 07. The incumbent works under the direct supervision of an Engineering Technician 7 in the unit. The incumbent is responsible for assuring quality materials and workmanship are used to construct DOTD projects in accordance with DOTD project specifications. 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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
As an Engineering Technician1-4, you will be instrumental in delivering a streamlined and engaging hiring experience for both candidates and hiring managers. In this role, you will:
- Serves as assistant to the Engineering Technician 7 in the supervision of inspection of construction projects (slope and grade on bridges, new or existing port facilities, on roadways, levees, canal banks and other structures) and infrastructure improvements.
- Inspection activities include but are not limited to monitoring pile driving operations and determining pile load capacity; checking form work for correct slope, grade and alignment; and determining the in-place density of base course, embankments and pipe backfills.
- Computes and checks earthwork quantities, computation sheets, cross sections, related field books, haul diagrams, benchmark forms and other data to determine that quantities have been computed according to specifications, plans, and special provisions established by the agency.
- Reviews the computations of subordinates and/or contracted personnel; ensures accuracy of figures and timeliness of reports.
- Exercises functional supervision in instructing lower level technicians in inspecting for quality and quantity of materials and the methods of removal and placement of materials.
Position-Specific Details:
***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***
Appointment Type: Promotional or Probational
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday Some night time, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
Career Progression: This position(s) may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.
Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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
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1616 Weekly Rd Sulphur, LA 70663
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