Engineering Technician 5 (Lake Charles Construction)

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 5
DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 207 LAKE CHARLES CONSTRUCTION
JOB NUMBER : 07/8903/ENT5/07.09.2025

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 assistant to an Engineering Technician 7 in the Project Engineers office. This position is responsible for assuring high-quality construction work in accordance with plans, specifications, and special provisions. Work is generally performed out-of-doors in various weather and terrain conditions, depending upon the nature of each assignment. May be required to use a state vehicle for district wide travel.

**This is a promotional opportunity open to current, permanent employees of DOTD only** Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience.

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.

College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in one of these specialized fields: architecture, cartography, chemistry, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, geography, geology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics. All specialized course work credited must be in the same specialized field. A combination of course work from different fields will not be accepted.

Full-time training in sub-professional engineering from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis for a maximum of one year of experience.

Completion of a two year course of study in a sub-professional engineering curriculum from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for two years of the required experience.

A baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology will substitute for all of the required experience.

Possession of an engineer intern certificate will substitute for all of the required experience.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

As an Engineering Technician 5, 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:
Appointment Type: Promotional

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday Incumbent may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays.

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

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jacob Blackmer

Engineer 6

5827 Hwy 90 E Lake Charles, LA 70615

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