Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician 1 – 4 District 61
- Unit 170 – Baton Rouge - Design Job Number: 61//ET1-4/3.04.2026-CD

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is to assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work in the District Design Office. These responsibilities include ensuring that all work is produced in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This position is located in District 61/Unit 170/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
• The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the drafting or designing of construction plans, plan changes, and/or contracts and specifications
• Uses CADD and other engineering-related software programs to complete engineering drawings and or surveys.
• Plot and drafts very complex engineering and/or surveying drawings using computer and drafting software.
• Prepares contract proposals and contract documents for more complex projects let at the district level and handles all aspects of the District Letting process. Write specifications and compose plan proposals.
• May serve as a principal survey instrument operator or survey party chief. Use survey data to prepare plan sheets for plans for details such intersection layouts, drainage details etc.

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

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

Compensation: Depends on qualifications. This position receives Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked. Below is the starting hourly rate for each level.

• Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly
• Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly
• Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly
• Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly

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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES:
Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sammy Lee
Program Delivery Design Engineer

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.

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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.