What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT- ENGINEER INTERN 2 position at State of Louisiana?
Salary : $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: R1/CONT/EIA-EI2-10.06.2026-SG
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job
Region 1 Recruitment for the following District Parishes:
District 04: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, De Soto, Red River, Bienville
District 05: Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll, Madison, Richland, Jackson
District 08: Rapides, Avoyelles, Vernon, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant
District 58: Franklin, Caldwell, La Salle, Catahoula, Concordia, Tensas
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 Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2 to support transportation projects and programs. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.
No prior engineering experience is required - training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.
Positions are located in the above-listed Parishes, and reports to Engineer Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE:
This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.
NOTE:
Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at ;br>
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:
Depending on level and assignment, Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer Intern 2 may:
Position-Specific Details:
Career Progression: This Position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2.
Compensation: Below is the starting rate of pay for the Engineer Intern Applicant level, and the Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the additional levels in this job series:
Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04 hourly / $1,923.20 Biweekly- Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.66 hourly / $2,692.80 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.02 hourly / $2,881.60 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a job appointment or probational appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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:
Sandra Graham
Human Resources District Manager, Region 1
Email:
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities
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: _main.asp
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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):
01
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
06
What are your career interests?
07
Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.
09
Engineering Area of InterestPlease select the engineering area(s) you are interested in. You may select more than one. Bridge and Structural Design Road Design Construction Environmental Planning / Compliance Data Collection / Asset Management Hydraulics / Drainage Public Works / Water Resources Levee Safety Dam Safety Materials and Testing Traffic Engineering / Transportation Operations Research / LTRC Maintenance / Operations District Engineering / Project Delivery ERDP / Rotational Training Program No preference
10
Of the areas selected above, please identify your top area of interest.
11
Please list any specific city, district, section, or office where you are most interested in working.
12
Are you willing to relocate or travel for DOTD engineering opportunities?
Required Question
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: R1/CONT/EIA-EI2-10.06.2026-SG
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job
Region 1 Recruitment for the following District Parishes:
District 04: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, De Soto, Red River, Bienville
District 05: Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll, Madison, Richland, Jackson
District 08: Rapides, Avoyelles, Vernon, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant
District 58: Franklin, Caldwell, La Salle, Catahoula, Concordia, Tensas
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 Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2 to support transportation projects and programs. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.
No prior engineering experience is required - training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.
Positions are located in the above-listed Parishes, and reports to Engineer Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE:
This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.
NOTE:
Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at ;br>
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:
Depending on level and assignment, Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer Intern 2 may:
- Perform engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
- Review plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
- Monitor or assist with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
- Review quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.
- Support construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
- Assist with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
- Support emergency or disaster response activities as needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Career Progression: This Position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2.
Compensation: Below is the starting rate of pay for the Engineer Intern Applicant level, and the Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the additional levels in this job series:
Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04 hourly / $1,923.20 Biweekly- Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.66 hourly / $2,692.80 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.02 hourly / $2,881.60 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a job appointment or probational appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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:
Sandra Graham
Human Resources District Manager, Region 1
Email:
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities
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: _main.asp
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
- Yes
- No
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
06
What are your career interests?
07
Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.
09
Engineering Area of InterestPlease select the engineering area(s) you are interested in. You may select more than one. Bridge and Structural Design Road Design Construction Environmental Planning / Compliance Data Collection / Asset Management Hydraulics / Drainage Public Works / Water Resources Levee Safety Dam Safety Materials and Testing Traffic Engineering / Transportation Operations Research / LTRC Maintenance / Operations District Engineering / Project Delivery ERDP / Rotational Training Program No preference
10
Of the areas selected above, please identify your top area of interest.
11
Please list any specific city, district, section, or office where you are most interested in working.
12
Are you willing to relocate or travel for DOTD engineering opportunities?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe/ depends on location
Required Question
Salary : $4,167 - $7,502