Salary : $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly
Location : Bossier City, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 4 - Bossier City
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

DOTD is seeking a Materials and Testing Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through materials evaluation, materials testing, geotechnical exploration, quality assurance, specification development, and technical support for transportation projects. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

No prior engineering experience is required - training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Positions are located in Bossier City and report to Lab Engineer.

This vacancy is being advertised under two separate postings: Engineer Intern 1-2 and Engineer 3-5.
Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

NOTE:
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.

NOTE:
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 Information

Job Duties:

• Performs or reviews materials testing, materials evaluation, or quality assurance activities for transportation projects.
• Supports geotechnical exploration, laboratory testing, pavement testing, or construction materials review.
• Prepares, reviews, or analyzes test results, technical reports, specifications, or materials documentation.
• Evaluates materials, pavement, geotechnical, or construction-related data for compliance with DOTD standards.
• Coordinates with DOTD project teams, districts, laboratories, consultants, contractors, or external partners.
• Supports development or review of materials specifications, testing procedures, or quality assurance processes.
• Uses laboratory, field, or technical tools to support materials evaluation and engineering recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance related to materials, pavement, geotechnical, or quality assurance issues.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineer 3, 4, or 5 based on qualifications and agency needs.

Compensation: These positions qualify for a Special Entrance Rate (SER).

• Engineer 3 - $3,083.20 biweekly
• Engineer 4 - $3,529.60 biweekly
• Engineer 5 - $3,776.80 biweekly

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

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
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:
Jeffrey Allen

Lab Engineer

318-549-8406

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 possess a current license to practice professional engineering in Louisiana or any other state?

• Yes
• No

07

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.
Required Question