Salary : $8,838.27 - $15,792.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 53/9781/ENG9/8.13.26-LR
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 53
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

ENGINEER 9 - CHIEF CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS ENGINEER

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced engineering executive to serve as the Department's Chief Construction and Materials Engineer.

This position provides statewide leadership and strategic direction for construction administration, materials and testing operations, project inspection, quality assurance, contractor compliance, and related field operations. The role supports DOTD's project delivery goals by establishing consistent engineering standards, materials acceptance requirements, inspection practices, performance expectations, and quality assurance processes across headquarters, districts, and construction projects statewide.

The Chief Construction and Materials Engineer reports to the DOTD Chief Engineer and is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating Department-wide construction and materials programs to ensure alignment with DOTD's strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and long-term infrastructure priorities.

This position is ideal for a licensed professional engineer with experience leading complex transportation construction or materials programs, advising executive leadership, directing multidisciplinary teams, and using performance data to improve construction quality, materials compliance, accountability, and statewide project delivery outcomes.

Applicants with experience in construction administration, materials engineering, materials testing, project inspection, quality assurance, contractor compliance, program oversight, executive leadership, or statewide transportation operations are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications
Possession 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 Information
Job Duties:

As DOTD's Chief Construction and Materials Engineer, duties may include:

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for statewide construction administration, materials and testing, project inspection, quality assurance, contractor compliance, and related field operations.
• Establishes engineering standards, governance processes, operating procedures, priorities, and performance expectations to support construction quality, materials compliance, field safety, and consistent project delivery.
• Directs statewide construction administration activities, including construction contract implementation, field coordination, contractor performance monitoring, and compliance with applicable policies and specifications.
• Oversees materials acceptance, laboratory and field testing operations, inspection protocols, and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Evaluates construction performance data, inspection findings, materials testing results, contractor performance trends, and emerging practices to identify risks and recommend corrective actions or program improvements.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators, executive dashboards, reporting systems, and data governance practices related to construction quality, materials compliance, inspection performance, and statewide operational outcomes.
• Oversees budget planning, contract services, operational expenditures, staffing needs, workforce development, and the responsible use of state and federal resources.
• Advises executive leadership and coordinates with districts, federal and state agencies, local governments, contractors, consultants, industry representatives, and other stakeholders regarding construction and materials programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support Department-wide performance, strategic priorities, and executive-directed initiatives.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position will be filled by Detail to Special Duty of a current Permanent Classified DOTD employee. The selected employee will temporarily perform the duties of the Engineer 9 position.

Promotion: Should the position become available, the employee may be permanently promoted to this position.

Compensation: The Special Entrance Rate (SER) for this position is $4,079.20 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 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 their position 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 place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Brian Owens, P.E.
Chief Operating Officer
Office: 225-379-1200 |

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 "N/A".
05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, the DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship of any immediate family members who are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.
06

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

• 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."
Required Question