Engineer 7 ( Pavement Preservation / Program Engineer)

Engineer 7 (Pavement Preservation / Program Engineer) provides district-level leadership and accountability for delivery of highway construction and preservation programs for District 07.

Responsibilities

• Manage program scope, budget, delivery schedule, and overall performance for all program aspects in District 07.
• Oversee preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation and related district-level contract maintenance, safety, and other projects.
• Provide oversight and coordination for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities.
• Coordinate permitting requirements, mitigation needs, and commitments from external agencies to support timely project delivery.
• Ensure appropriate quality assurance and quality control for both in-house and consultant-produced design deliverables prior to advertisement.

Requirements

• Possess a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• In addition to the license, meet one of the following experience pathways:
  • Three years of licensed engineering experience
  • Seven years of professional engineering experience
• A master’s degree in engineering substitutes for one year of professional engineering experience.
• A doctorate degree in engineering substitutes for two years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
• No substitution for licensed engineering experience.
• Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

About this job

• Departmental promotional or detail opportunity open to DOTD employees only.
• District assignment: District 07.
• Reports to: ADA of Engineers.

Additional job duties and information

• Role emphasizes collaborative leadership, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
• Location: Lake Charles, LA (onsite).
• Compensation:
  • Salary: USD 9,254 per monthly
  • Special Entrance Rate (SER): $4,627.20 biweekly
• Appointment type: may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with State Civil Service rules.
• Additional compensation may be considered with extraordinary qualifications per State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
• No Civil Service test score is required for consideration.
• Licensing requirements: must maintain a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Application details

• Submit via the Apply link and complete an electronic application.
• Include information supporting eligibility (detailed experience and education as requested); resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact

• Clayton Cormier, Engineer 8 – ADA Engineer (D07), (337) 437-9103

Minimum qualifications and eligibility notes

• Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained after an ABET-accredited degree and prior to professional licensure (for example, engineer intern or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
• Applications accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana; if selected, the applicant must obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.
• Hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Other information

• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) supporting recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
• Louisiana Professional Engineering licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board; licensing requirements: www.lapels.com.