Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5
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Section 80 - Contract Services
80//EI-E5/07.31.25-MVAt 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.
About this Job:
This position is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty.
The incumbent of this position assists in the management and supervision of the Construction Contracts Unit by serving as a technical staff advisor providing expertise in the development maintenance implementation and quality control of the construction bid proposal and contract preparation and distributing processes for the DOTD construction and maintenance programs and by making work assignments within the unit which often totals more than $600 million per fiscal year. The incumbent of this position also maintains training resources provides assistance to Project Managers in AASHTOWare software and serves as beta tester for new DOTD licensed AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction software updates. The incumbent also serves as a technical staff advisor in the review of technical specifications and new specifications pertaining to requirements for their use in proposals. The process of preparing and distributing construction bid proposals and contracts is conducted primarily by the Construction Contracts Unit of Contracts Services Section with additional contributions from maintenance and district personnel.Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE:
Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.
NOTE:
Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Technical staff advisor to engineers and technicians with the preparation of construction bid proposals and construction contracts regarding the use of various specifications specification references and pay items for the proposal work.
- Assists in the coordination and planning for assignments to meet legal completion dates and ensure that all assignments are completed within these dates maintains status records attends various staff meetings provides expert assistance and makes work assignments within the unit etc.
- Develops and maintains specification/form checklists for the preparation of construction bid proposals by the Construction Contracts Unit and other Department personnel thereby implementing new and revised specifications forms and policies. Coordinates with Legal Section for development of unique contracts maintains contract forms and updates on DOTD Intranet for department-wide access.
- Develops and maintains requirements for the preparation of specialty construction proposals through research and review.
- Approves by affixing his professional engineers seal the work of the units staff composed of lower level engineers engineering interns and engineering technicians engaged in the process of preparing and distributing construction bid proposals and contracts in conformance with established DOTD and FHWA policies and regulations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1 Engineer Intern 2 Engineer 3 Engineer 4 or Engineer 5. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. Bi-weekly special entrance rates have been established as follows:
Engineer Intern 1 $2115.20
Engineer Intern 2 $2263.20
Engineer 3 $2671.20
Engineer 4 $2952.00
Engineer 5 $3158.40
Required certification for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer Intern 1 or 2: Engineer Intern Certificate in the state of Louisiana.
Required License for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer 3 4 or 5: Professional Engineer License in the state of Louisiana. Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If selected for the position they will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.How To Apply:
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.
Contact Information:
Betty Ellzey
Contracts & Specifications Engineer
LA DOTD Section 80
Phone: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:
Experience:Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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