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22/92210/EInt-E5/7.10.25-TLM
Engineer Intern - Engineer 5
Section 22 - Materials Testing
About this Position:
The mission of the Materials and Testing Section is to develop administer and regulate the Departments Materials Quality
Assurance Program and the geotechnical exploration and testing programs in cooperation with our public and private partners. The Materials Quality Assurance Program includes materials evaluation materials specification development and conformance
programs.
In a position of functional supervision the incumbent will assist the Engineer Supervisor in planning coordinating directing and/or participating in the operations of the asphalt concrete aggregate products soils steel and chemical laboratories. The position
requires:
Knowledge of complex engineering principles and practices to be applied to broad areas of assignments and related activities.
The incumbent to carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques procedures materials testing techniques technology or processes.
The incumbent to present specific areas of knowledge to high-level officials or at conferences as necessary.
While in official capacity DOTO employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws rules and regulations as well as DOTO policies procedures manuals and directives.Minimum Qualifications
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 masters 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 engineers 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 .Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information
The job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the level at which the incumbent is hired. The job duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Engineer 5 position and represent the duties and responsibilities that the incumbent will be expected to fulfill at the end of the training series.30% Assists Engineer Supervisors in managing supervising budgeting and coordinating the activities of lab personnel and the operation of Section 22s Adhesives Aggregates Cement Chemical Concrete Paint Physical Quantitative and Soils testing labs. Applies knowledge of specifications to determine acceptance for intended use of materials and verifies the proper documentation is maintained on samples submitted for testing. Reviews LA DOTO specifications sampling procedures testing procedures and national technical procedures such as American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and ASTM International to ensure conformance of the laboratories. Trains lab personnel in the proper use of testing equipment safety and testing procedures in order to achieve accurate and timely test results to ensure materials used on state and federally-funded projects meet the Departments specifications.
30% Provides input for development implementation and maintenance of the qualification procedures utilized to evaluate potential sources and ensure their conformance to the applicable specifications for their intended use. Provides recommendations regarding submittals for the Approved Materials List or Specialty Products Evaluation Program. Provides technical assistance to Districts Project Engineers Construction Design and outside contractors/consultants with implementation of sampling testing and qualification procedures and specifications within the Departments QC/QA programs. Develops and recommends changes to sampling testing and qualification procedures and specifications to improve QC/QA programs.
25% Certifies test results for compliance with DOTO specifications. Provides engineering certification for materials test reports. Assist the Engineer Supervisor in maintaining requirements of AASHTO R 18 Establishing and implementing a quality System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories to maintain AASHTO resource and CCRL accreditation. Compiles calibration equipment and employee competency reports to maintain accreditation with AASHTO resource and CCRL.
10% Coordinates with Engineer Supervisors and District Laboratories to ensure the Annual District Laboratory Accreditation Programs inspection and Co-op samples are performed in a timely manner. Participates on technical committees associated with AASHTO and ASTM standards procedures and programs.5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/ disaster support activities. Position-Specific Details:
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.
**Special Entrance Rate (SER)**
Engineer Intern 1 - $2115.20/biweeklyEngineer Intern 2 - $2263.20/biweekly Engineer 3 - $2671.20/biweekly Engineer 4 - $2952.00/biweekly Engineer 5 - $3158.40/biweekly This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is being posted at the following levels: Engineer Intern 1 Engineer Intern 2 Engineer 3 Engineer 4 and Engineer 5. The maximum annual salary for the Engineer 5 is $126256.00. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. How To Apply:
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the Application Status link after logging into their account.
*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:
Reed Preston
Engineer 6
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.
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