What are the responsibilities and job description for the e-Construction Engineer (Engineer 7) position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$10,025.60 - $12,891.00 Monthly
Baton Rouge, LA
Classified
40/50642644/ENG7/11.13.26-TO
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Section 40
10/29/2026
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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.
DOTD is seeking an experienced Engineer 7 to serve as the Automation Engineer Manager within the Construction and Materials Automation Unit. This position leads the development, implementation, operation, and support of statewide construction and materials management software applications serving more than 3,000 users across DOTD offices, laboratories, and external organizations. The incumbent provides technical leadership and project management for software systems, automation initiatives, reporting solutions, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality assurance, and data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong engineering and project management expertise, technical leadership, and a commitment to advancing innovative solutions that improve construction and materials management operations throughout Louisiana.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
Minimum Qualifications
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.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's 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 engineer's 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 www.lapels.com.
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:
- Serves as technical advisor to DOTD leadership on statewide construction and materials automation initiatives, policies, and complex technical issues.
- Manages the development, implementation, and deployment of in-house and contracted construction and materials software applications.
- Oversees the operation, administration, security, maintenance, and technical support of statewide construction and materials management applications serving more than 3,000 users.
- Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends improvements to software applications, business processes, policies, and technical specifications.
- Develops and provides progress reports, technical guidance, policies, procedures, and training for statewide application implementation.
- Supervises and provides technical leadership to eight engineers and engineering technicians responsible for application support, reporting, quality assurance, and system enhancements.
- Coordinates with DOTD's Office of Technology Services (OTS) and external partners to manage application security, system updates, data management, and technology services.
- Manages contracted staff, including project scopes, technical requirements, candidate selection, task assignments, and performance reporting.
- Represents DOTD on national E-Construction and Federal Highway Administration initiatives and collaborates with other state DOTs, research organizations, and industry partners.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including emergency and disaster response activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: 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.
Compensation: The Special Entrance Rate (SER) for this position is $ 4,627.20 biweekly.
Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.
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 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Matthew Jones
Chief Construction Division Engineer, Office of Engineering
(225) 379-1396
Matthew.Jones@la.gov
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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $10,026 - $12,891