Engineering Technician 1-4 (Water Resources)

Salary :

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

Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type:

Classified
Job Number:

61/147197/ET1-4/6.29.26-VC
Department:

DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division:

District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date:

06/29/2026
Closing Date:

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
Engineering Technician 1 - 4

District 61- Unit 170 - Baton Rouge - Water Resources
At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this Job:

The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineers in the performance of data collection, drainage concern resolution, drainage project preparation, program application review and permitting process work of the Water Resources Section. These responsibilities include ensuring that all work is produced in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Regulatory and inspection activities for Water Resources, Public Works and Right of Way Permits are performed. This position is located in District 61/ 170/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6, Water Resources Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions 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.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
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:
Work within the Water Resources Section to review and process various permits.
Perform field visits to permit application sites to conduct pre and post construction inspections.
Respond to and investigate drainage complaints from elected officials, local municipalities, and the public.
Assist the Water Resources Engineer with plan development, work reports, estimating quantities and engineering studies.
Assist with emergency operations/disaster response.
Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational and Promotional

Career Progression:

This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4

Compensation: Depends on qualifications

Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly
Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly
Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly
Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly
Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
How To 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.
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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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Seth Mosley

District 61 Water Resources Engineer

225-231-4130
"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."

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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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:
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Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
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Good Friday,
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Veteran's Day,
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***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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