Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5

Section 27 - Traffic Engineering

27/87083/EIA-E5/6.6.2024-MV

About this position:

The primary responsibilities of the Traffic Engineering Division are to design and review traffic control devices, traffic studies/reports, and roadway geometric features for state roadway projects. This position serves as a Traffic Engineer with knowledge of the study, design, construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices including traffic signals, pavement markings, and signs, as well as geometric road features such as roadway horizontal and vertical geometry, intersections, islands, interchanges, and medians.

The incumbent must have knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Engineering Directives and Standards Manual (EDSM), Highway Capacity Manual, DOTD Traffic Engineering Manual, DOTD Traffic Signal Design Manual, DOTD Traffic Sign Manual, and Federal policies and guidelines. In the performance of duties, the position c01Tesponds with the general public, consultants, other engineers in the Department, other state agencies, and local and statewide political leaders. For complete job duties, see the Examples of Work below.

The Engineer Intern Applicant position can only be filled as a temporary Job Appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 24 months. This position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.

Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04/hourly - Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with an Engineering degree will be allowed to apply for this position.

The hire date will not be prior to conferral of the degree. An official transcript will be required upon hire.

Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly.   Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly.  Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.  

Engineer 3 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly.  Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

Engineer 4 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly.  Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one year of licensed engineering experience OR five years of professional engineering experience.

Engineer 5 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly.  Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus two years of licensed engineering experience OR six years of professional engineering experience.     

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern Applicant, 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.

Please list all work experience on the application.  Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position. 

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application.

The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application.  The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

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. Below are the most common status updates and their meanings:

• 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:

Brandon Boucher

Design Development Engineer Manager

1201 Capitol Access Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225-379-1968

brandon.boucher@la.gov 

"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:

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE: This 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.

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

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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:

Close 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 Engineering Technicians and other related jobs by the presence of responsibility for applying engineering principles under close supervision.

Differs from Engineer Intern 1 by the absence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

The primary responsibilities of the Traffic Engineering Division are to design and review traffic control devices, traffic studies/reports, and roadway geometric features for state roadway projects. This position serves as a Traffic Engineer with knowledge of the study, design, construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices including traffic signals, pavement markings, and signs, as well as geometric road features such as roadway horizontal and vertical geometry, intersections, islands, interchanges, and medians.

The incumbent must have knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Engineering Directives and Standards Manual (EDSM), Highway Capacity Manual, DOTD Traffic Engineering Manual, DOTD Traffic Signal Design Manual, DOTD Traffic Sign Manual, and Federal policies and guidelines. In the performance of duties, the position c01Tesponds with the general public, consultants, other engineers in the Department, other state agencies, and local and statewide political leaders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(35%)     The position functions as the project manager for the design of project plans for the construction of traffic control devices including guide and regulatory signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and roadway geometric features. The position utilizes CAD software to prepare plans including title sheets, summary sheets, quantity sheets, plan sheets, and special details.

The position prepares cost estimates, prepares shop drawings, and calculates signal timings. The position also reviews and develops roadway geometry to ensure it meets DOTD policy and national design guidance for geometric design. This range of expertise includes routine through highly complex traffic control and roadway design projects.

 (35%)     The position functions as a task manager for the review of traffic control (work zone), signing, traffic signals, and project permits. The position prepares and reviews traffic-engineering reports/studies requiring the collection and interpretation of field data.

Performs routine to highly complex engineering calculations to detem1ine roadway horizontal and vertical geometric features that in some cases may include developing solutions to geometric, environmental, cost, traffic control and traffic maintenance constraints. Utilizes traffic-engineering software to determine signal timings, traffic measures of effectiveness, and sign shop drawings. Also uses CAD Software to review and develop geometric solutions to plans for the proper selection and placement of geometric and traffic control devices, and other software including but not limited to web-based, mapping/GIS software. Attends public meetings to assist the project team

 (20%)     The position assists with the development of Department policy through the interpretation of State and Federal publications. This position prepares Standard Plans, typical details, special details, and plan sheets for inclusion in project plans. Evaluates nonstandard design, reviews designs developed by other design professionals and recommends approval of design exceptions in cases where design decisions fall outside national guidance for standard practice.

 (5%)     The position provides technical guidance by assisting in the writing of Traffic Engineering scopes for other sections of the Department such as project management, planning and environmental and for local mm1icipalities and developers. The position trains other lower level staff in providing their expertise in traffic analysis software and other traffic engineering techniques.

 (5%)     May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, Rules Regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.