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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Houma, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
About This Job

HOUMA SUB DISTRICT 02-Unit 003

JOB NUMBER: 02/117476/ENGTECH1-4/7.7.26-LA

This position functions within the Traffic Operations Section of the Department of Transportation.

At DOTD our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you

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

Job Duties and Other Information

  • Assists with field data collection including, but not limited to, traffic volume counts, intersection turning movement counts, travel speed, curve advisory speed, intersection condition, and other field traffic data as required for traffic operations studies. Enters collected field traffic data into appropriate worksheets or applications and generates information required for traffic reports and studies; compiles and presents data in a workable format.
  • Reviews crash reports and prepare crash collision diagrams using available crash data listings.
  • Drafts sign and/or striping plan drawings designed or marked up by staff engineers.
  • Assists with field inspection duties related to the management of the district's outdoor advertising inventory programs.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or promotional

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Engineering Technician 4 is $6,552.00 per month. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Compensation

  • Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
  • Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
  • Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
  • Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $21.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

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 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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net)

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Tracey Wang

District 02 Houma

Traffic Engineer

(985) 858-2433

“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.”

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