Engineering Technician 1-4 (Design)

District 61- Unit 170 - Baton Rouge - (Design)

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. 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 assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work in the District Design Office.

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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.

Job Duties:

• Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the drafting or designing of construction plans, plan changes, and/or contracts and specifications. Applies DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the District Design Office and/or in the field. Uses CADD and other engineering-related software programs to complete engineering drawings and/or surveys. Plots and drafts very complex engineering and/or surveying drawings using computer and drafting software. Calculates very complex quantities. Prepares contract proposals and contract documents for more complex projects let at the district level and handles all aspects of the District Letting process. Writes specifications and composes plan proposals.
• Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing engineering design and/or survey work. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower level technicians.
• May serve as the principal survey instrument operator or survey party chief. Uses survey data to prepare plan sheets for plan details such as intersection layouts, drainage details, etc. Verifies elevations/alignments work for surveys. Prepares work reports, estimates quantities, and performs mathematical calculations. Reduces, calculates, and processes engineering and/or survey data necessary to complete engineering designs and/or surveys using field book and/or personal computer.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Compensation: The starting salary and Premium Pay amount for each level is shown below:

• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sammy Lee

Program Delivery/Design Engineer

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