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Engineer 7 ( Pavement Preservation / Program Engineer)

DOTD-Engineering & Operations Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, LA

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$7,160 - $12,891/mo Full time Manager Civil Engineer Design Engineering

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Job Description

District 07 (Lake Charles, LA) needs a district-level leader to manage pavement preservation and support delivery of highway construction and preservation programs. In this Engineer 7 role, you will help keep projects moving from planning through design oversight, with strong collaboration across engineering functions, safety, and external coordination. The position is onsite in Lake Charles and includes insurance coverage, paid parental leave, and state-provided leave and retirement eligibility.

Responsibilities

The Pavement Preservation/Program Engineer manages program delivery for pavement preservation and related project work at the District level.

Manage all aspects of the pavement preservation program, including scope, budget, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
Oversee preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety, and other related projects at the District level.
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 processes are applied to in-house and consultant-produced design deliverables prior to advertisement.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
- Three years of licensed engineering experience; or
- 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 can substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
No substitution is allowed for licensed engineering experience.
Applications may be accepted from applicants licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana; if selected, obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.
Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Compensation and Appointment Details

Salary: USD 7,160 - 12,891 per monthly.
Special Entrance Rate (SER): $4,627.20 biweekly.
May be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.
Additional compensation may be considered with extraordinary qualifications under State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
Appointment type: departmental promotional or detail opportunity open to DOTD employees only.
Licensing: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Benefits

Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave: up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave: paid holidays each year
Leave accrual: state employees earn sick and annual leave that can be accumulated and saved for future use
Retirement: eligibility to participate in various retirement systems

How to Apply

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
Click the Apply link above and complete the electronic application.
Check the status of your application to determine your place in the recruitment process.
Include information supporting your eligibility in the application (relevant, detailed experience and education).
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The official job specifications defined by the State Civil Service for this role can be found via the provided link in the posting.

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