Engineering Technician 1-4 (Construction Inspection)
New Yesterday
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 61/82920/ET1-4/07.14.2025-KL
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date: 07/14/2025
Closing Date: 7/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
About this position
The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work. This position is located in District 61, Unit 236/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineering Technician 7.
The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
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:
- Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the inspection of construction work and/or in the completion and/or processing of construction-related documents such as field diaries and partial and final estimates.
- Enters construction, project data into appropriate computer database or application (SiteManager & LIMS).
- Applies DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the Project Engineers Office and/or at construction sites. Determines sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verifies elevations/alignments work for surveys. Reviews haul tickets to determine if loads are in compliance with authorized/approved load quantities/volume.
- Prepares work reports, estimates quantities, and performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete paperwork. May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.
- Completes required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing construction inspection and completing necessary documentation and/or paperwork.
- Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as primary construction inspector for a project. Determines anticipated quantities and provides construction insight for projects in design phase.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as an Engineering Tech 1, Engineering Tech 2, Engineering Tech 3, or Engineering Tech 4 depending on experience.
Compensation:
- Engineering Technician 1 - $12.22/hourly
- Engineering Technician 2 - $14.00/hourly
- Engineering Technician 3 - $16.03/hourly
- Engineering Technician 4 - $18.35/hourly
Additional $2.00/HR 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Desmond Sam
Project Engineer
225-231-4116
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
- Yes
- No
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
- Yes
- No
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?
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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?
Required Question
- Location:
- Baton Rouge