Engineer 6- Project Engineer

District 61/266 - Construction
61/50687228/E6/07.25.2025-CD

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 managing a District Construction Unit, such as directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration, quality assurance, material management and associated functions of construction unit including supervising employees in the Project Engineer's Office, engaged in construction work with DOTD. This position is located in District 61, Unit 266, East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 7/District Area Engineer.

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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.

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

Job Duties:

• Plans, directs and coordinates all activities for one or more construction units which provide supervision of construction projects, inspection, sampling, testing, and survey activities for all types of major complex highway and bridge construction projects in strict accordance with FHWA and DOTD policies and procedures. Maintains contract enforcement, supervision, inspection and documentation to assure high quality work by the contractor in accordance with plans, specifications and special provisions. Ensures fair and equitable treatment of contractors. Construction Management is performed on both State and Federal Funded projects as part of the District Construction Project, Safety, Urban System, Off System, and Contract Maintenance programs.

• Supervises and trains a staff of engineers and engineering technicians by planning, directing and coordinating all engineering activities for one or more construction units. Supervises staff engaged in the construction of highways, bridges, ports, flood control structures, drainage structures, HMAC (asphalt) production facilities, and buildings. Reviews and approves subordinates work, which includes all correspondence, engineering calculations, documentation of quantities, daily dairies, test reports, etc. Directs these employees in the following areas: construction inspection, sampling and testing, contract administration, employee training, and in all functions associated with the construction units. Responsible for managing and staffing construction projects for both day and night projects. Some of these projects are worked on 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. Completes planning and performance reviews for employees in the construction unit. Evaluates subordinates job performance and counsels them concerning performance, work assignments and conduct. Act as reviewer on employee performance appraisals. Responds to personnel problems Develops and approves interview questions and selection matrixes for new hires and promotions. Interviews and makes recommendations for hiring new employees for DOTD. Specifies technician training priorities for each technician position.

• Consults with contractors on a daily basis on issues such as project progress, change orders, phasing of work and traffic control. Reviews CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules submitted by contractor and meets with them to resolve issues regarding scheduling. Makes decisions to resolve problems with all of these issues. Schedules pre-construction conferences with engineers, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, methods of construction and potential problems. Utilizes Site Manager to track contractor progress and to produce partial and final estimates. Reviews both partial and final estimates and makes recommendations for payments. Reviews and approves the preparation of 2059 documentation for the final acceptance of projects.

• Approves and monitors erosion control plans. Monitors hazardous waste removal. Makes recommendations for payment of utility relocation, and railroad invoices. Enforces traffic control requirements on construction projects. Accountable for the safety and quality of high profile construction projects. Accountable of the delivery of all assigned projects on time and on budget. Recommends overruns in contract quantities. Required to be on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week for emergencies related to construction projects. Provides depositions and court testimony for litigation concerning construction projects.

• Develops and writes change order to solve complex problems such as design errors, construction problems, and environmental concerns. Change orders are done by applying design standards, standard specifications, plans and proper construction practices. Approves change orders which can do any of the following: 1) increase the contract up to $50,000, 2) decrease a major item up to 25% or $50,000.00 (whichever is less), 3) decrease a minor item (any amount), 4) allow minor changes in design made by the Design Section , 5) make changes approved by memo or directive signed by the DOTD Chief Engineer, 6) make pay adjustments allowed by specifications, and 7) approve force account amounts up to $50,000.00.

• Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning rights-of-way, DOTD construction projects, and traffic problems. Consults with other agencies, politicians, consultant engineers, the media and the general public about construction projects, highway maintenance and drainage problems. Establishes and maintains a good relationship with the public. Attends local public meetings to answer questions about current and upcoming construction projects from concerned citizens. Issues Press Releases concerning notification of lane and road closures and other construction issues. Maintains Responsible Charge as per FHWA mandate on all Off System and Enhancement projects where federal funding is involved.

• Administers permits approved by the DOTD permit section. Ensures that work being done by permit complies with the permit that was issued. Responsible for the interpretation of the plans and application of the Standard Specifications for complex construction projects which are assigned to any unit.

Position- Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants);a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $3316.00 biweekly/ $41.45 hourly. This position receives Shift Differential Pay of $2.00 for hours worked after 6pm & before 6am when working on Construction Projects.

How to apply:

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

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* 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:

Desmond Sam

District Area Engineer

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