What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer 6 (Lake Charles Construction Project Engineer) position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 207 – LAKE CHARLES CONSTRUCTION
JOB NUMBER: 07/ 7232/E6/12.01.2025-AM
ENGINEER 6-PROJECT ENGINEER
This is a promotional posting open to current permanent classified employees of LA-DOTD only.
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Project Engineer, reporting directly to the ADA of Engineering. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 207 Lake Charles Construction Office of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Engineer 7/Area Engineer A. We are looking for an Engineer 6 that is self-motivated, able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
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 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
Job Duties and Other Information
Appointment Type: Promotional
Work Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $3,316.00 bi-weekly.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tyson Thevis
Area Engineer
5827 Hwy 90 E Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 437-9115
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_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp
DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 207 – LAKE CHARLES CONSTRUCTION
JOB NUMBER: 07/ 7232/E6/12.01.2025-AM
ENGINEER 6-PROJECT ENGINEER
This is a promotional posting open to current permanent classified employees of LA-DOTD only.
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Project Engineer, reporting directly to the ADA of Engineering. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 207 Lake Charles Construction Office of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Engineer 7/Area Engineer A. We are looking for an Engineer 6 that is self-motivated, able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
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 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
Job Duties and Other Information
- Supervises and trains a staff of engineers and engineering technicians by planning, directing and coordinating all engineering activities for a construction unit.
- Makes decisions to resolve problems with all of these issues.
- Responsible for managing and staffing construction projects for both day and night projects. Some of these projects are worked on 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
- Consults with contractors daily on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work and traffic control.
- Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning rights-of-way, construction, and traffic problems.
Appointment Type: Promotional
Work Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $3,316.00 bi-weekly.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tyson Thevis
Area Engineer
5827 Hwy 90 E Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 437-9115
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_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp
Salary : $3,316