ENGINEERING TECH CONSULTANT

Salary

$4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

08/10906/ETC/08.12.26-JC

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 8- Alexandria

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS7gB58gALU

District 08-UNIT 001 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/10906/ETC/08.12.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

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.

The overall function of this position is managing the highly complex and technical district-wide training programs for District 08. The employee is responsible for maintaining a highly trained and qualified workforce of employees, consultants, and contractors. The employee is required to interpret a variety of complex and technical concepts and to possess the skills and demonstrate strategies needed to transfer these concepts throughout all levels of employees in the District.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 001 and report to Lab Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

Twenty-four 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; OR

A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology.

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:

Depending on assignment, Engineering Tech Consultant may:

• Serves as a direct report to the Lab Engineer (Engineer 6) by administering the operations of the LA DOTD District 08 Training Unit.
• Mastering and maintaining multiple databases such as SAP/LEO/LaGov/LSO; ECC Navigation and Reporting; DTRN as well as the Non-DOTD Construction Inspection Training System (CITS) to track and store training accomplishments and to run reports for personnel actions.
• Develops and delivers annual certification schools in the areas of asphalt, concrete, and base course inspection.
• Serves as a subject matter expert or technical advisor on the areas of construction and materials testing and inspection, training operations and the department’s quality assurance program.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: Engineering Tech Consultant – $53,498.00 Annual + premium pay $1.00/Hours Worked

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: 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.

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.

• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Blaine Poole
Lab Engineer
318-561-5111
[email protected]

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:*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