Engineering Technician 1-4 (Office Tech.)

Salary :

$2,427.00 - $4,366.00 Monthly
Location :

Brittany, LA
Job Type:

Classified
Job Number:

61/50674062/ET1-4-5.27.26-VC
Department:

DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division:

District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date:

05/27/2026
Closing Date:

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
District 61 - UNIT 206 - Ascension Parish

Engineering Technician 1-4 (Office Tech.)

The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting the Project Engineer and other employees belonging to Construction Unit 206, in the daily activities and responsibilities of the construction office. This position is located in District 61, Unit 206, Ascension Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Project Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and be able to handle unforeseen conditions or issues as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.

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

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the completion of construction related documents. Complete required construction specialty area certifications. Interpret all contract documentation to ensure all Federal requirements are met such as: EEO, DBE, Certified Payrolls, testing and certificate requirements.
All office work pertaining to the contractors and construction projects. Performs mathematical calculations necessary to check field books, Headlight, and Site manager for preciseness in order to generate payments to contractors. Generate payments to contractors by generating estimates, reconciling quantities between field books and Site Manager, approve and forward for further approvals from the Project Engineer, contractor, and Area Engineer.
Manage the daily functioning of the office and DOTD employee paperwork within this unit. Enter office payrolls weekly into SAP; review documents for accuracy; print and file the summary for payroll reports. Submit payrolls to the Project Engineer and Area Engineer for review and approval. Create and submit overtime reports to the Area Engineer's office.
Telephone communications including answering incoming calls and directing calls accordingly, responding to the concerns of the public, contractors or other DOTD staff. Provide phone numbers to callers for other offices that could better assist their needs, maintaining voicemail, all incoming and outgoing messages.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant.
Compensation:
Engineering Technician 1:

$14.00 per hour

with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 2:

$

16.03

per hour

with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 3:

$

18.35

per hour

with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 4:

$

21.00

per hour

with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.

How T

o Apply:

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.

* Information 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.

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

Contact Information:
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Ryan White
Project Engineer
225-675-5320

"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."

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available

here.
Louisiana 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.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage

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Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave

- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State 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.

Retirement - 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):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
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Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

01

Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?

Yes
No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

Yes
No

03

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

Yes
No

04

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

Yes
No

05

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
06

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
07

Have you completed six or more semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics?

Yes
No

08

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A.Example: CE 3700 - Introduction to Civil Engineering - 3 hrs - LSU
Required Question