What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician 1-4 position at Grambling State University?
About this Job
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and technically skilled individual to serve as an Engineering Technician 1- 4 within the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC).
This position performs specialized laboratory and field research involving asphalt materials, pavement performance, and innovative transportation technologies. Responsibilities include conducting complex engineering tests, analyzing research data, developing testing procedures, and providing technical assistance to engineers and research personnel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.
If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving complex engineering problems, and contributing to research that improves the quality and durability of Louisiana's transportation infrastructure, we encourage you to apply!
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
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
The duties listed below reflect the full-performance responsibilities of the Engineering Technician 4 level. Assigned duties and the level of responsibility may vary based on the level at which the position is filled.
Job Duties:
Job duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct specialized laboratory and field research involving asphalt materials, pavement performance, and transportation infrastructure to support DOTD's research objectives.
- Develop and execute research work plans, testing procedures, and formal studies to address complex engineering problems and evaluate transportation materials.
- Operate sophisticated laboratory and field testing equipment, including Superpave binder and mixture testing systems, repeated load creep testing equipment, asphalt pavement analyzers, and rut wheel tracking devices.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data, exercising independent judgment in evaluating material performance, troubleshooting testing issues, and identifying appropriate solutions.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve testing methods and procedures, including those used to assess asphalt performance under extreme environmental conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, and chemical exposure.
- Prepare technical analyses, organize research findings, and present data for engineering reports and evaluations while collaborating with engineers, researchers, and other technical professionals.
- Provide technical guidance, oversight, and training to lower-level engineering technicians, research associates, and student workers, including coordinating research assignments and work schedules.
- Support laboratory quality assurance activities and accreditation requirements, including participation in American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) cooperative testing programs.
- Assist with developing new testing equipment and procedures, maintaining laboratory records and vehicle logs, and coordinating the ordering and receiving of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Complete required training through DOTD's Structures Training Program and perform additional duties as assigned, including emergency and disaster support activities.
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:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Theresa Rankin
Administrative Program Specialist C
225-767-9121
theresa.rankin@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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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