Engineer 6--DCL
- Baton Rouge, LA
- $6,692-12,047 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Bridge MaintenanceAt DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. This position independently serves as QA over the statewide bridge load rating group responsible for the structural evaluation and continuous monitoring of all bridges in Louisiana for load rating, load posting and truck permit evaluation as mandated by 23 CFR 650. This position also provides expertise and guidance statewide for the non-destructive evaluation (NDE) data analysis, structural health monitoring.In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, this position requires potential candidates to also meet the following DCL Supplemental Qualifications:Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:Two years of licensed engineering experience in the design and/or rating of bridges; ORSix years of professional engineering experience in the design and/or rating of bridges.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:Two years of licensed engineering experience; orSix 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found .Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:QA of Statewide Bridge Load Rating Provide QA of Bridge load rating reports and load posting in the designated software/record database.Performing Quality Assurance checks of a designated percentage of approved load rating reports to ensure accuracy, precision and uniformity. Utilize the designated software/record database to analyze data in order to ensure compliance with 23 CFR 650.Assist the department with bridge load rating program guidelines, procedures and priorities.Provide technical expertise for reviewing the structural condition of a bridge and determining the viability for the use of testing such as stress-strain measurements to validate load posting, bridge rating, passage of a super-load, or long term monitoring program designed to predict structural behavior and remaining useful lifeResponsible for training engineers in the proper preparation of load testing, and structural modeling. This may include project management of NDE related projects.Review Overload Truck Permit Review and Automation Provide Quality Assurance (QA) for overload truck permits.Assist vehicle permit office to update the Truck Route Map and to implement the automation program. Provide guidance for vehicle permit office for overload truck permits.Assisting the Engineer 7 by providing technical guidance; developing policies and procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, precision, uniformity, and efficacy; participating or managing special assignments in the area of expertise for the section or Department.Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job AppointmentHow to ApplyNo 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.“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.For further information about this vacancy contact:Name: Stephanie DoolittleJob Title: Bridge Inspection EngineerPhone Number: 225-379-1329Louisiana 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:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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.
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others