ENGINEERING INTERN APPLICANT – ENGINEER 5 – State of Louisiana

Title of the Job: ENGINEERING INTERN APPLICANT – ENGINEER 5

Location: Monroe, LA

Job Description: Supplemental InformationSupplemental InformationDISTRICT 05 – UNIT 245 – MONROE CONSTRUCTION – OUACHITA PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 05/50374021/EIA-ENG5/11.8.24-EJAbout this position:
The overall function of this position is to assist the Engineer 6 (Project Engineer) position. The incumbent will assist with contract administration, processing of change orders, construction dispute resolution, interpretation of project specifications, project inspection and documentation review to assure high quality work by the contractors in accordance with plans, specifications and special provisions.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4 or Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.Engineer Intern Applicant – $24.04/hourly – Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Applicants within 90 days of graduation may apply and not be deemed eligible until degree conferral. If you are applying prior to graduation, email the Hiring Manager listed below.Engineer Intern 1 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.Engineer Intern 2 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.Engineer 3 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.Engineer 4 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus One year of licensed engineering experience OR Five years of professional engineering experience.Engineer 5 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus Two years of licensed engineering experience OR Six years of professional engineering experience.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.Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.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.For further information about this vacancy contact:
Dean Wilkerson, Engineer 7 at 318 342-0108 orSamuel Hodge, Engineer 6 at 318 342-0200 or
LA DOTD – District 05
8010 DeSiard St
Monroe, LA 71203Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM 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 atNOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:
To apply scholastic theory and elementary engineering skills to a variety of tasks involving standard procedures and practices in the field, office, or laboratory in order to acquire practical experience for licensure.LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a higher-level engineer.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision may be exercised over Engineering Technicians.LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineering Technicians and other related jobs by the presence of responsibility for applying engineering principles under close supervision.Differs from Engineer Intern 1 by the absence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.Examples of WorkAssists in the supervision of a laboratory unit engaged in sampling, inspecting, and testing of soils, water, wastewater, air, or similar materials.Supervises the laying out of Kelsh Manuscripts for photogrammetric plotters and reviews work of sub-professional engineering personnel.Assists in economic justification studies for proposed engineering facilities and performs computations and analyses of cost-benefit engineering considerations.Applies basic engineering formulas to routine calculations.Assists in the supervision of work involving the construction and inspection of construction, remodeling, or repair of structures, including airports, buildings, canals and locks, docks and piers, highways, bridges, transmission lines, power plants, tunnels, water supplies, sewerage systems, and other works.Assists in the instruction and training of water and sewerage superintendents and operators in the safe and efficient operation of their plants and in the performance of such routine tests as are necessary for proper control of the treatment process.Assists in the training of operators of swimming pools, etc. and occasionally aids in the classroom and field training of sanitarians.Collects samples for chemical and/or bacteriological laboratory analysis, using special techniques as required.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 atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others01To 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?02What are your career interests?03Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

04Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

05Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

06If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate “NA”.07Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?

• Yes
• No

08If you answered ‘yes’ to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date below. If you answered ‘no,’ please enter N/A09Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?

• Yes
• No

10If you answered ‘Yes’ to the previous question, please list your certificate number, and the date of issuance of your certificate. If you answered ‘No’, enter N/A.11Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes
• No

12If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate “N/A.”

Company Name: State of Louisiana

Salary: $4167 – 7502 per month

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