ENGINEER 3 - ENGINEER 5

Posting number: 42/50613837/E3-E5/08.19.26-AS

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: Section 42

Job classification: ENGINEER 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Trades, Miscellaneous

Summary

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.

About This Position:

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 a Data Collection / Asset Management Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through transportation data collection, asset management systems, data analysis, reporting, and development of products that support data-driven transportation decisions. 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.

Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish, and reports to the Engineer 6/Equipment Engineer.

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.  

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

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:

Depending on level and assignment, Engineer 3 -Engineer 5 may:

• Performs or supports transportation data collection, analysis, reporting, or asset management activities. 
• Uses databases, mapping tools, data systems, or other technical applications to support transportation decision-making. 
• Prepares or reviews reports, datasets, dashboards, maps, or technical products related to transportation assets. 
• Supports development, maintenance, or improvement of asset management systems and data collection processes. 
• Coordinates with DOTD sections, districts, consultants, and stakeholders to gather, validate, or report transportation data. 
• Evaluates data quality, completeness, and usability for planning, programming, maintenance, or policy decisions. 
• Assists with performance-based analysis, trend review, or transportation system reporting. 
• Provides technical support related to data-driven transportation decisions

Position Specific Details:

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5.

Compensation: The following reflects the beginning biweekly salary for each level. A Special Entrance Rate (SER