{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e78c75f2d752377a4e259243","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e78c75f2d752377a4e259243","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e78c75f2d752377a4e259243","title":"ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER INTERN 2","description":"Salary\n\n$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly\n\nLocation\n\nStatewide, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\nREG2/CONT/EIA-EI2/10.01.26-LH\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nOpening Date\n\n10/01/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\nContinuous\nAbout this Job\n\nRegion 2 Recruitment for the following District Parishes:\n\nMaintenance: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge\n\nDistrict 61: EBR, WBR, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Ascension\n\nDistrict 62: Livingston, Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Tammany, St. Helena, St John\n\nAt the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.\n\nDOTD is seeking an Engineer Intern Applicant – Engineer Intern 2 to support transportation projects and programs. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.\n\nNo prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.\n\nPositions are located in the above-listed Parishes, and reports to Engineer Supervisor.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.\n\nNOTE:\nThis 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.\n\nNOTE:\nLouisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties:\n\nDepending on level and assignment, Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer Intern 2 may:\n\nPerform engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.\nReview plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.\nMonitor or assist with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.\nCoordinate with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.\nReview quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.\nSupport construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.\nAssist with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.\nSupport emergency or disaster response activities as needed.\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\n\nCareer Progression: This Position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2.\n\nCompensation: Below is the starting rate of pay for the Engineer Intern Applicant level, and the Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the additional levels in this job series:\n\nEngineer Intern Applicant - $24.04 hourly / $1,923.20 Biweekly - Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.\n\nEngineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.66 hourly / $2,692.80 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.\n\nEngineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.02 hourly / $2,881.60 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.\n\nAppointment Type: This position may be filled as a job appointment or probational appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.\n\nUpcoming Graduates: Applications will be accepted from applicants who are within 90 days of graduation. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification and confirmation that the applicant has received a qualifying degree. If selected, the applicant will be eligible to begin work the day after graduation. The selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript confirming graduation within 60 days of hire.\n\nAdditional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:\n\nHow To Apply:\n\nNo Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.\n\nApplicants 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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.\n\n*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*\n\nContact Information:\n\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\n\nLakesha Harris\nHuman Resources District Manager, Region 2\n225-935-0164\nEmail: lakesha.harris@la.gov\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\nThe 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.\n\nInformation on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp\nLouisiana 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.\n\nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:\n\nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/\n\nParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave\nMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx\n\nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,\nMardi Gras,\nGood Friday,\nMemorial Day,\nIndependence Day,\nLabor Day,\nVeteran's Day,\nThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.\n***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor\n\nState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.\n\nRetirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):\nLouisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system\nTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),\nLouisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others","company":"Dotdengineering Operations","rawCompany":"dotdengineering operations","city":"Broussard","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-08T12:46:44.970Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2051.01","title":"Transportation Engineers","slug":"transportation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"926120","title":"Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs","slug":"regulation-and-administration-of-transportation-programs"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER INTERN 2","description":"Salary\n\n$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly\n\nLocation\n\nStatewide, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\nREG2/CONT/EIA-EI2/10.01.26-LH\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nOpening Date\n\n10/01/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\nContinuous\nAbout this Job\n\nRegion 2 Recruitment for the following District Parishes:\n\nMaintenance: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge\n\nDistrict 61: EBR, WBR, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Ascension\n\nDistrict 62: Livingston, Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Tammany, St. Helena, St John\n\nAt the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.\n\nDOTD is seeking an Engineer Intern Applicant – Engineer Intern 2 to support transportation projects and programs. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.\n\nNo prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.\n\nPositions are located in the above-listed Parishes, and reports to Engineer Supervisor.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.\n\nNOTE:\nThis 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.\n\nNOTE:\nLouisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties:\n\nDepending on level and assignment, Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer Intern 2 may:\n\nPerform engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.\nReview plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.\nMonitor or assist with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.\nCoordinate with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.\nReview quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.\nSupport construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.\nAssist with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.\nSupport emergency or disaster response activities as needed.\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\n\nCareer Progression: This Position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2.\n\nCompensation: Below is the starting rate of pay for the Engineer Intern Applicant level, and the Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the additional levels in this job series:\n\nEngineer Intern Applicant - $24.04 hourly / $1,923.20 Biweekly - Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.\n\nEngineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.66 hourly / $2,692.80 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.\n\nEngineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.02 hourly / $2,881.60 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.\n\nAppointment Type: This position may be filled as a job appointment or probational appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.\n\nUpcoming Graduates: Applications will be accepted from applicants who are within 90 days of graduation. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification and confirmation that the applicant has received a qualifying degree. If selected, the applicant will be eligible to begin work the day after graduation. The selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript confirming graduation within 60 days of hire.\n\nAdditional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:\n\nHow To Apply:\n\nNo Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.\n\nApplicants 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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.\n\n*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*\n\nContact Information:\n\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\n\nLakesha Harris\nHuman Resources District Manager, Region 2\n225-935-0164\nEmail: lakesha.harris@la.gov\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\nThe 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.\n\nInformation on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp\nLouisiana 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.\n\nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:\n\nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/\n\nParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave\nMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx\n\nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,\nMardi Gras,\nGood Friday,\nMemorial Day,\nIndependence Day,\nLabor Day,\nVeteran's Day,\nThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.\n***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor\n\nState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.\n\nRetirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):\nLouisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). 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