Section 82 – Highway Safety
82/50541239/E6-DCL/7.16.25-BH
About this Position:
The position for the Engineer 6 DCL serves as the Program and Project Manager with administrative and technical responsibilities for two federal aid safety programs: the Local Road Safety Program (LRSP) and the Safe Routes to Public Places Program (SRTPPP).
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
Six years of professional engineering experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.
Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION:
1. Two years of licensed engineering experience in program or project management, highway safety, and/or transportation planning.
2. Six years of professional engineering experience in program or project management, highway safety, and/or transportation planning.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
The position for the Engineer 6 DCL serves as the Program and Project Manager with administrative and technical responsibilities for two federal aid safety programs: the Local Road Safety Program (LRSP) and the Safe Routes to Public Places Program (SRTPPP).
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotion, or by detail to special duty.
Compensation: There is a biweekly Special Entry Rate of $3316.00 for this position. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Laura M. Riggs, P.E., MTSA
Highway Safety Assistant Administrator
Laura.Riggs@la.gov
225-379-1143
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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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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