Salary : $11,478.13 - $14,759.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 40
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobDOTD is seeking an experienced
Engineer 8 to serve as the
Construction Engineer Administrator in the
Office of Project Delivery. This leadership position provides statewide oversight and engineering guidance for more than 400 active construction projects, representing an annual construction program of approximately $800-$900 million across nine DOTD Districts. The incumbent directs construction program planning, administration, and delivery; establishes policies and standards; and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, Department policies, and budgetary constraints.
The ideal candidate will bring strong engineering expertise, strategic leadership, and effective communication and problem-solving skills to advance the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of Louisiana's transportation infrastructure.
Minimum QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following, which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above:
Four years of licensed engineering experience; or
Eight years of professional engineering experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
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.
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:- Directs the planning, development, and delivery of the statewide construction program in accordance with federal and state laws, Department policies, and budgetary constraints.
- Negotiates and resolves complex construction contract issues, disputes, plan changes, extra work, and time extensions with contractors and the Federal Highway Administration.
- Establishes statewide construction policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and provides technical and functional oversight to all nine DOTD Districts.
- Administers and oversees Construction Division operations, including systems and structural construction, fabrication, estimates verification, claims, labor compliance, and personnel training.
- Reviews and recommends major construction plan changes to the DOTD Chief Engineer for approval.
- Reviews and approves project time charges and recommends contract time extensions and adjustments to liquidated damages.
- Recommends final acceptance of completed construction projects to the DOTD Chief Engineer upon verification of compliance with plans and specifications.
- Provides technical construction expertise to engineers, contractors, legal staff, and other stakeholders in developing plans, specifications, technical manuals, and training programs.
- Advises Department leadership and appointed officials on improvements to construction policies, procedures, and project delivery for highways, bridges, airports, and related infrastructure.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting emergency and disaster response activities.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: This position is open to only current DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.
Compensation: The
Special Entrance Rate (SER) for this position is
$ 5,297.60 biweekly.
Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess
extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with
State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.
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.
* For further information about this vacancy, contact:Matthew Jones
Chief Construction Division Engineer, Office of Engineering
(225) 379-1396
Matthew.Jones@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
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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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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Are you a permanent LADOTD employee?
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Are you a probational LADOTD employee?
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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 "N/A".
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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 LaDOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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Do you possess a current license to practice Professional Engineering (PE), issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) or any other state's professional engineering licensing board?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A."NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete.
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