Salary : $5,105.00 - $9,190.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 051 - Baton Rouge

**This is a departmental promotional opportunity open to DOTD employees only.**

Help protect the traveling public by inspecting bridges and documenting conditions that guide repairs and maintenance. Bridge Inspectors perform critical public safety work by conducting inspections of on-system and off-system bridges in accordance with established standards and DOTD procedures.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Work is performed in a variety of environments and may involve heights, water, traffic exposure, weather conditions, and travel to bridge locations within the assigned district.

Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish, District 61 Unit 051 and report to theDistrict Bridge Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been as a Bridge Inspector 4 or as a bridge inspection team leader:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus six years of experience in bridge inspection; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus six years of experience in bridge inspection; OR

Two years of experience in bridge design, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance, and/or bridge construction plus four years of experience in bridge inspection; OR

Possession of a current license to practice professional engineering plus one year and six months of experience in bridge inspection; OR

An associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology plus five years of experience in bridge inspection; OR

A bachelor's degree in engineering and a passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam plus three years of experience in bridge inspection.

NOTE:
Incumbents are required to have successfully completed a FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.

NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a college or university as accredited by ABET or given equivalency by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

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:

• Inspect bridge components (superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, safety features, etc.)
• Take measurements and perform field tests as needed
• Document conditions using notes, sketches, photographs, and narratives
• Complete inspection reports and maintain bridge files/records in required systems
• Coordinate with local agencies and bridge owners for off-system inspections
• Support inspections involving special access equipment (bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.)
• Assist with accident damage documentation and reporting
• Participate in structured training and required continuing education

• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional

Compensation: This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD Employees only.

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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

*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:

Thaddaeus Manuel

Bridge Engineer

225-231-4161

01

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05

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?
06

Do you have a valid Louisiana drivers license ?

• Yes
• No

Required Question