ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT-ENGINEER INTERN 2

Salary

$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

2/13165/EA-EI2/10.01.26-SU

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 2- New Orleans

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

Job Number: 2/13165/EA-EI2/10.01.26-SU

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 170

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

DOTD is seeking an Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through roadway design, project development, plan preparation, geometric design, engineering estimates, and technical support for transportation improvement projects.. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

No prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Positions are located in New Orleans**,** and report tothe Engineer 6.

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.

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:

• Performs or assists with roadway design and project development activities.
• Prepares, reviews, or edits roadway plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and design documentation.
• Supports geometric design, plan development, design studies, or transportation improvement projects.
• Coordinates with project teams, consultants, districts, utility representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Reviews project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DOTD standards and procedures.
• Uses engineering software and design tools to support project development.
• Provides technical assistance related to roadway design, project delivery, or plan review.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2.

Compensation:

Engineer Intern Applicant – Minimum Rate of $1923.20 bi-weekly

Engineer Intern 1 – Special Entrance Rate of $2,692.80 bi-weekly

Engineer Intern 2 – Special Entrance Rate of $2,881.60 bi-weekly

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a job appointment or probational appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Corey Gaudet

Engineer 6

(504) 376-0256

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer (SAME) 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:*https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp

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 More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others