{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fbefd93eab35b63bc2074b96","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fbefd93eab35b63bc2074b96","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fbefd93eab35b63bc2074b96","title":"Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2","description":"Salary\n$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly\nLocation\nBaton Rouge, LA\nJob Type\nClassified\nJob Number\n33/ERDP/EIA-EI2/03.02.27-LR\nDepartment\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\nDivision\nSection 33\nOpening Date\n03/03/2026\nClosing Date\nContinuous\n\nAbout this Job\n\nEngineer Intern Opportunity – Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP)\nThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a vacancy within the Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP) located in the Training and Technology Transfer Section. This position provides entry-level engineering experience for recent graduates while working toward professional licensure.\nThis position operates in a structured, training-focused environment where Engineer Interns apply engineering theory to field, office, and laboratory work supporting DOTD transportation programs. Under the supervision of experienced engineers, incumbents gain practical experience while performing a variety of routine engineering tasks.\nAbout the ERDP Program\nDOTD’s Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP) is a structured training and professional development program designed to prepare engineering graduates for long-term careers in public service. Participants receive exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, hands-on project experience, and mentorship to support successful progression toward licensure.\nLearn more about ERDP here:\nhttps://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/erdp.html\nWe are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, dependable, and interested in applying engineering principles in a practical setting. Successful candidates demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively while receiving close technical supervision.\nMinimum Qualifications\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.\nJob Specification\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\nJob Duties and Other Information\nJob Duties:\nUnder close supervision from a higher-level engineer, the Engineer Intern may:\nApply basic engineering principles and formulas to routine calculations\nAssist with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure\nSupport laboratory, field, or office engineering activities\nCollect and analyze samples for testing and evaluation\nAssist in cost analyses and economic justification studies\nParticipate in training and professional development activities\nAssist in the supervision or coordination of technical staff as appropriate\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\nCareer Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2\nAppointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty\nCompensation: This position has Special Entrance Rates.\nEngineer Intern 1 - $2,115.20/biweekly\nEngineer Intern 2 - $2,263.20/biweekly\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\nHow To Apply:\nNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.\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.\nInformation 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.\nImportant Application Information:\nResumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections\nApplications may be rejected if incomplete\nApplicants qualifying based on college training or degree must submit an official transcript prior to appointment\nPlease attach transcripts to your application or fax to (225) 219-1041\nOriginal documentation will be required upon hire\n\nContact Information:\nFor further information about this vacancy please contact:\nStacey Wilton\nEducation Outreach Program Manager\n225-767-9141\nStacey.Wilton@la.gov\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:\nhttps://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\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":"Baton Rouge","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T14:08:11.065Z","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$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly\nLocation\nBaton Rouge, LA\nJob Type\nClassified\nJob Number\n33/ERDP/EIA-EI2/03.02.27-LR\nDepartment\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\nDivision\nSection 33\nOpening Date\n03/03/2026\nClosing Date\nContinuous\n\nAbout this Job\n\nEngineer Intern Opportunity – Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP)\nThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a vacancy within the Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP) located in the Training and Technology Transfer Section. 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Participants receive exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, hands-on project experience, and mentorship to support successful progression toward licensure.\nLearn more about ERDP here:\nhttps://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/erdp.html\nWe are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, dependable, and interested in applying engineering principles in a practical setting. Successful candidates demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively while receiving close technical supervision.\nMinimum Qualifications\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.\nJob Specification\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\nJob Duties and Other Information\nJob Duties:\nUnder close supervision from a higher-level engineer, the Engineer Intern may:\nApply basic engineering principles and formulas to routine calculations\nAssist with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure\nSupport laboratory, field, or office engineering activities\nCollect and analyze samples for testing and evaluation\nAssist in cost analyses and economic justification studies\nParticipate in training and professional development activities\nAssist in the supervision or coordination of technical staff as appropriate\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\nCareer Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2\nAppointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty\nCompensation: This position has Special Entrance Rates.\nEngineer Intern 1 - $2,115.20/biweekly\nEngineer Intern 2 - $2,263.20/biweekly\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\nHow To Apply:\nNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.\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.\nInformation 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.\nImportant Application Information:\nResumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections\nApplications may be rejected if incomplete\nApplicants qualifying based on college training or degree must submit an official transcript prior to appointment\nPlease attach transcripts to your application or fax to (225) 219-1041\nOriginal documentation will be required upon hire\n\nContact Information:\nFor further information about this vacancy please contact:\nStacey Wilton\nEducation Outreach Program Manager\n225-767-9141\nStacey.Wilton@la.gov\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:\nhttps://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\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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