Engineer 6

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 experienced Traffic Engineer to serve as the Traffic expert while supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians. This position supports transportation projects and programs through design review and improvement of traffic control devices traffic signals signing roadway geometric features and other traffic engineering improvements for transportation projects throughout Louisiana.

This position supports the development and delivery of safe and efficient transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles conducting technical analysis reviewing engineering plans and studies and assisting with the development of traffic engineering solutions.

A Professional license to practice engineering is required training is provided with opportunities for career advancement.

This position is in D05 U002 (Ouachita Parish) and reports to the District Traffic Operations Engineer .

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

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

Job Duties:

Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Supervises lower-level engineers engineer interns engineering technicians and/or other staff assigned to engineering programs projects or functional units.
• Assigns work establishes priorities and deadlines monitors progress and reviews completed work for accuracy quality and compliance.
• Conducts studies and retimes the state-maintained signals in the district for optimum efficiency
• Determines Transportation Management Plan level required for projects within District
• Design and submit signal plans for construction projects
• Reviews and approves engineering plans specifications estimates reports calculations studies.
• Provides guidance on traffic control devices access connections traffic signals pavement markings work zones and traffic operation policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned including emergency or disaster support activities.

Compensation: This position qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4324.80 bi-weekly.

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); Job Appointment (temporary appointment in a classified position for a limit of four years); or by detail to special duty.

Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

* 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.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Natalie Sistrunk
District Traffic Operations Engineer

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