Engineer 6-Dcl (Construction Coordinator)
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Lafayette, IN - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
ENGINEER 6-DCL - CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
DISTRICT 03 - UNIT 001
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) we plan build maintain and protect the transportation systems that connect communities support commerce and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
DOTD is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the Construction Coordinator for transportation initiatives through construction project delivery field engineering construction documentation contractor coordination and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications.
This role plays a critical part in advancing DOTDs mission by supporting the development delivery maintenance or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles conducting technical analysis coordinating projects and conducting compliance-related reviews.
Professional license to practice engineering is required training is provided with opportunities for career advancement.
This position is located in Lafayette Parish and reports to the ADA Engineering.
- Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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 .
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering as a Civil Engineer plus one of the following:
Two years of licensed engineering experience performing reviews of construction plans and applications for permit approval; or
Six years of professional engineering experience performing reviews of construction plans and applications for permit approval.- 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:
- Provides expert-level technical review of plans specifications estimates calculations reports consultant work products construction documents or other engineering deliverables.
- Recommends engineering policies procedures standards specifications manuals design guidance or technical processes related to the assigned specialty area.
- Provides technical assistance and consultation to DOTD leadership districts sections consultants contractors federal agencies local governments public entities or other stakeholders.
- Manages coordinates or supports complex engineering projects program activities or specialized assignments to ensure work is completed within applicable scope schedule budget quality and compliance requirements.
- Reviews develops or administers consultant contracts scopes of work task orders man-hour estimates invoices amendments or technical contract requirements related to assigned engineering work.
- Provides functional or project guidance to lower-level engineers engineer interns engineering technicians consultants or project teams in the assigned area of expertise.
- Researches evaluates recommends or implements new technologies methods systems tools or best practices to improve engineering program delivery safety efficiency or technical performance.
- Provides expert technical guidance related to construction-related engineering issues.
- Performs or reviews change orders RFIs and related project documents.
- Performs other duties as assigned including emergency or disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation: This position qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4324.80 Bi-weekly / $54.06 Hourly.
Appointment Type:This position is open to only current DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:Lea Smith
ADA EngineeringDOTD/District 03
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is availablehere.
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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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