Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5 Project Control Engineer

Section 85/Transportation Planning

85/50459626/EI1-E5/3.27.24-NLM

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

The Project Control Engineer has the technical responsibilities of assisting the Highway Program Engineer with the creation and update of all projects within the Enterprise Resource Program of the LaGov System.  LaGov is a centralized data storage system that uses a universal computing platform, thereby allowing its users to tract various types of data using one, single system.

With regard to the Highway Construction Program, the incumbent is responsible for gathering and disseminating pertinent engineering and cost estimate data to the project selection teams and for working with the teams to develop a program for each project type.  This involves a thorough knowledge of the pre-construction process, the time requirements to complete each pre-construction phase, cost estimating, funding categories and eligibility, as well as the ability to motivate a large number of people in order to complete preparations of the Highway Priority Program in a timely manner.

 The incumbent is responsible for the continual maintenance of data on the Letting Schedule and for ensuring that the status for pre-construction activities is kept up-to-date for all Highway Priority Program projects. Please see the Examples of Work section below for the complete position description.

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Special Entrance rates have been established as follows:

Engineer Intern 1$2,115.20/bi-weeklyEngineer Intern 2$2,263.20/bi-weeklyEngineer 3$2,671.20/bi-weekly Engineer 4$2,952.00/bi-weekly Engineer 5$3,158.40/bi-weekly

As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1 or 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $126,256. 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.

Required certification for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer Intern 1 or 2: Engineer Intern Certificate in the state of Louisiana.

Required License for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer 3, 4, or 5: Professional Engineer License in the state of Louisiana.

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.

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.

 *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mary E. Elliott Bergeron, P.E.

DOTD Transportation Planning Administrator

 1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

 (225) 379-1218

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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana.

However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.

NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com  FUNCTION OF WORK:

To apply scholastic theory and elementary engineering skills to a variety of tasks involving standard procedures and practices in the field, office, or laboratory in order to acquire practical experience for licensure.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a higher-level engineer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision may be exercised over Engineering Technicians.

LOCATION OF WORK:

May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Engineer Intern Applicant by the presence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by the absence of independence when completing basic assignments.The Project Control Engineer has the technical responsibilities of assisting the Highway Program Engineer with the creation and update of all projects within the Enterprise Resource Program of the LaGov System.  LaGov is a centralized data storage system that uses a universal computing platform, thereby allowing its users to tract various types of data using one, single system.

With regard to the Highway Construction Program, the incumbent is responsible for gathering and disseminating pertinent engineering and cost estimate data to the project selection teams and for working with the teams to develop a program for each project type.  This involves a thorough knowledge of the pre-construction process, the time requirements to complete each pre-construction phase, cost estimating, funding categories and eligibility, as well as the ability to motivate a large number of people in order to complete preparations of the Highway Priority Program in a timely manner.

 The incumbent is responsible for the continual maintenance of data on the Letting Schedule and for ensuring that the status for pre-construction activities is kept up-to-date for all Highway Priority Program projects.  While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.

Responsible for maintaining the Project Management System and Letting Schedule database. Uses expert knowledge of the pre-construction process to continually monitor and analyze the status of projects insofar as the completing dates and percent complete for various activities, the cost estimate for engineering, right-of-way, utility relocations and construction and the proposed date for letting of the various construction phases.

 Based on this expertise the incumbent must determine the effect of delays in any activity on the overall timeline of the project and must advise the DOTD Project Development Chief of this determination so corrective action can be taken. Failure to correctly analyze these affects could result in the project not being let to contract in the timeframe in the Highway Construction Program as approved by the Legislature.  Reviews project status with project managers, program managers, DOTD Development Division Chief and various other DOTD administrators, receives and disseminates information relative to project schedules and cost estimates.

 Advises project managers and others involved in the process of potential problem areas, of errors, discrepancies or omissions in the information or of any changes in the schedule of cost of specific projects being developed.  Attends meetings, conferences and seminars to keep current and/or advise others on any changes in state and federal guidelines that relate to the funding and scheduling of highway projects.

Provides assistance to the Highway Program Engineer in the development of the Highway Construction Program and the STIP (State Transportation Improvement Plan).  Utilizes the latest technology in order to collect, analyze and verify data.  Makes recommendations to the various Project Selection Teams insofar as funding availability, status of projects in each of their programs, deadlines for receipt of their input and compliance requirements.

 Uses expert knowledge of state and federal guidelines and the pre-construction process and projects being developed to comply with R.S. 48:233.  Determines the reason for delay to any project that has been approved for construction by the Legislature and documents the reasons.   Produces and distributes the letting schedule on a monthly basis.

 Uses expert knowledge of projects being developed, project status, cost, proposed schedule, etc. along with a thorough knowledge of the various databases containing pertinent information, to respond, both orally and written, to inquiries from DOTD Administrators, elected officials, the general public and other DOTD employees in projects and/or historical information on past projects or trends.  Assists with administrative modification and amendments to the STIP.

Assesses data submitted for Highway Priority Program project creation and determines if project number is required.  Entering initial project data for feasibility, right-of-way, utility, engineering and construction phases.  Ensures that project data meets legislative and federal requirements for planning and authorization and works with Asset Accounting in Financial Services to meet project accounting requirements at project creation.

Assists in working with project managers to develop realistic schedules based on funding and project development requirements.

May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support.