Salary : $10,025.60 - $12,891.00 Monthly
Location : Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 3- Lafayette
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U001 / Engineer 7 (DISTRICT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS)

JOB NUMBER: 03-9042-ENG7-09112026-DS

*** THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT DOTD PERMANENT EMPLOYEES ONLY ***

The Engineer 7 - Traffic position is responsible for planning, analysis, design, inspection and inventory of traffic signal systems, signing, pavement markings, channelization and all associated traffic controls for all highways and urban streets, This position is in District 03 and reports to the ADA of Operations.

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

Three years of licensed engineering experience; or

Seven 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 Information
Job Duties:
The Traffic Engineer's primary duties:

• Directs all district traffic engineering activities and traffic studies.
• Coordinates and directs the activities of the district sign shop, striping crew and electricians to ensure that assigned duties are completed in a timely manner
• Reviews driveway and access permit applications at the request of the district permit specialist.
• Reviews plans of construction and/or maintenance projects and approves traffic control plans which may modify existing traffic control devices.
• Investigates and analyses existing traffic control devices at abnormal accident locations.
• Oversees the district outdoor advertising, junkyard, logo, and tourist oriented directional sign (TODS) programs for compliance with federal highway administration requirements.

This role requires collaborative leadership, adaptability, and strong communication skills.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,627.20/biweekly.

Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Nicholas Fruge
Engineer 8 - ADA Operations
(337) 262-6105
[email protected]

01

Are you a current permanent classified 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

What are your career interests?
07

Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered no, indicate "N/A."
Required Question