Engineer 6 (Design Engineer)

DISTRICT 58 - Unit 170 Chase

JOB NUMBER: 58/50687248/ENG6/7.21.2025-SG

The purpose of this position is to serve as the Planning/Program Delivery/Design Engineer, reporting directly to the ADA of Engineering. It is located in District 58/Unit 170, reporting to the District 58 Headquarters in Chase, LA. We are looking for an Engineer 6 that is self-motivated, able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. As an Engineer 6, you will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.

Job Duties :

• Supervises, schedules, reviews, and coordinates the work assignments for the design staff
• Designs and coordinates large scope projects that have unique problems and solutions
• Coordinates and plans large projects to develop programs in various funding categories such as Pavement Preservation, Contract Maintenance, etc.
• District liaison with DOTD Headquarters for coordinating all design projects in the district
• Oversees the assembling of proposals and contracts for all district-designed projects, along with the letting process
• Supervises the District Survey Section

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed.

Compensation: This position receives a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,316.00/biweekly.

How To Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

* 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.

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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.

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For further information about this vacancy, contact:

David Dupree

ADA of Engineering