Engineer Intern - Engineer

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 170 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08//EIA-E5/03.03.26-JC

The overall function of this position is to provide technical expertise in the area of design and plan development for the Pavement Preservation Program, Safety Program, Roadway Flooding Program, Bridge Program, etc.

This position is located in District 08/Unit 170 of the Department of Transportation and Development.

• Have knowledge of current LaDOTD specifications, design guidelines, and design standards.
• Have knowledge of Micro Station or CADD software, and hydraulic software.
• Have knowledge of and be able to proficiently use computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to proficiently use computer, scanner, and copier.

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at

Appointment Type:
Probational/Promotional

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant or Engineer 1‑5, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Work Schedule:

Monday‑Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM.

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.

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

• Jason Rachal
  Engineer 6

“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.”