DOTD Deputy Chief Engineer

Posting number: 53/50361403/DDCE/7.20.26-LR

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: Section 53

Job classification: DOTD DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering

Summary

DOTD Deputy Chief Engineer (Planning and Traffic)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced engineering executive to serve as DOTD Deputy Chief Engineer for Planning and Traffic.

This position provides statewide leadership and strategic direction for Traffic and Safety, Planning and Programming, Local Public Agencies, and performance-based Asset Management. The role supports DOTD’s project delivery goals by aligning technical standards, planning decisions, program priorities, performance measures, and investment strategies across headquarters, districts, and external partners.

This position is ideal for a licensed professional engineer with experience leading complex transportation programs, advising executive leadership, and using data, policy, and performance measures to support safe, reliable, and efficient transportation outcomes.

Applicants with experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, project delivery, asset management, program oversight, executive leadership, or statewide transportation policy are encouraged to apply.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional Civil engineering plus one of the following, which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above:

1. Four years of licensed engineering experience or eight years of professional engineering experience; OR

2. A master’s degree in engineering plus three years of licensed engineering experience or seven years of professional engineering experience: OR

3. A Ph.D. in engineering plus two years of licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

As DOTD Deputy Chief Engineer for Planning and Traffic, duties may include:

• Provides executive leadership for DOTD’s Traffic and Safety, Planning and Programming, Local Public Agencies, and Asset Management functions.
• Establishes strategic direction, priorities, governance standards, and performance expectations to support statewide transportation goals.
• Oversees traffic operations, safety programs, traffic control device policy, Transportation Systems Management and Operations, Intelligent Transportation Systems, work zone traffic management, and highway safety planning.
• Directs statewide planning and programming activities, including long-range planning, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program support, performance-based prioritization, and coordination with MPOs, RTPOs, districts, and local partners.
• Provides oversight for asset management policies, practices, performance measures, reporting systems, and investment strategies.
• Advises executive leadership on performance risks, program priorities, fundi