Engineering Technician 1 - 4 (Design)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4 (DESIGN)

DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 170 -CALCASIEU PARISH

JOB NUMBER: 07/157128/ET/08.12.2025-SL

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team. The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth.

This Engineering Technician operates in the District Design Section and assists with the planning, preparation and development of road design.

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

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Prepares typical sections, special details, item quantities, and summary of estimated quantities for resurfacing projects, microsurfacing, widening, turn lanes, and other design projects.

• Creates details for complicated and varied situations requiring a more in-depth knowledge of road design and a high level of technical proficiency.

• Assists in the development of complex suggested sequence of construction using the latest version of the MUTCD and DOTD TC details.

• Assists in the preparation of Design / Exception Reports, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Notice of Intents (NOI), Transportation Management Plans, Trainee Determination Worksheets, Contract Time Work Sheets and other documents.

• Plots and drafts very complex engineering/surveying drawings using computer and drafting software; calculates complex quantities; processes and downloads engineering/surveying data necessary to complete engineering designs and surveys.

• Produces estimates and exports to AASHTOware.

• Requests project numbers, projectwise folders, traffic information, and other pertinent data from Area Engineers, Project Engineers, the lab, etc. in order to design the projects.

• Prepares letter bid proposals and specifications and distributes to contractors for bidding.

• Produces contract documents and specification packages for construction, and composes and distributes letter bid documents for maintenance contracts (e.g. mowing, guardrail, rest area, sweeping, etc.) and other DOTD service contracts.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Work hours are to be determined, Monday - Friday

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Compensation: The starting salary and Premium Pay amount for each level is shown below:

• Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Trent Hargrave

Design Engineer

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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.

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