Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer, Utilities

Range: $61,859.20 up to $92,809.60 Grade: 34 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill a vacancy in the Director of Utilities department and future vacancies as they occur.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, as designated by the appropriate department; supplemented by five (5) years of design, plan review, and engineering experience.
• Must possess and maintain a license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering by the Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Registered engineers from another state shall have one (1) year to become certified within the State of Louisiana.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Kind of Work:

Perform professional engineering work of an advanced level in the planning, design, plan review, construction, and maintenance of City infrastructure and utilities.

Kind of Examination:

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

Apply online at

Civil Service Department Ph. View phone number on click.appcast.io, Fax View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.