Salary : $5,105.00 - $9,190.00 Monthly
Location : Brittany, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer by supervising a team of construction inspectors engaged in construction inspection duties and reports directly to Engineer 6, Project Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

OPEN TO LaDOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR

Thirty semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR

A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR

Possession of an engineer intern certificate.
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:

• Serves as a team leader over a group of DOTD employees engaged in the inspection, surveying and sampling & testing on a wide variety of construction projects.
• Manages major and minor projects, and performs inspection of contractor's work for compliance with the plans and specifications on such operations as: asphalt roadway, embankment, drainage structures, placement of reinforcing steel for bridges, concrete roadway pavement, box culverts, pile driving, etc.
• Works directly with the contractor's supervisory personnel to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. Frequently makes field discussions that require technical knowledge and experience. Performs calculations for determining areas, weights, and volume, etc. for bridge structures and roadways.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional OR Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: $29.45 hourly/2,356.00 biweekly

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary
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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ryan White

Project Engineer

Office (225)675-5320

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?
Required Question