ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER 5 (DISTRICT TRAFFIC)

Salary : $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 03-50345886-EIA-E5-07152026-DS
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 3- Lafayette
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U002/ District Traffic

JOB NUMBER:03-50345886-EIA-E5-07152026-DS
The overall function of this position is to apply scholastic theory and professional engineering skills to traffic engineering involving standard procedures and practices in the field and office. This position is in the Engineering career progression group (CPG) of Engineer Intern 1 to Engineer 5 and is located in the Traffic Operations Section of District 03/Unit 002 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6 position in 03/002. The required minimum number of years of experience, completion of required structured training courses, and satisfactory work performance are required for incumbents to progress through the CPG. For more information about the minimum qualifications for each level in the series, refer to the Civil Service job specifications. For more information about structured training requirements, refer to the Department's structured training policy. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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 ;br>
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:

• Assists with the District's traffic engineering studies; determining and compiling the information needed to complete studies, reviewing and analyzing the data, formulating and evaluating alternatives.
• Making recommendations to and writing engineering reports and/or letters.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for improvements to District traffic signals, traffic signing, road markings, and roadway geometrics to ensure current compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Designs and prepares detailed sketches, diagrams, drawings, and computer models concerning traffic signal installations and modifications, traffic signing, pavement markings, and geometrics.
• Recommends potential projects within the district utilizing various funding sources; compiling information, doing analysis, providing and submitting stage 0's and various engineering reports.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment type: This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job Appointment, Probationary, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty appointment.

Career progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as listed below.

Engineer Intern 1 - $26.44 hourly / $2,115.20 bi-weekly

Engineer Intern 2 - $28.29 hourly / $2,263.20 bi-weekly

Engineer 3 - $33.39 hourly / $2,671.20 bi-weekly

Engineer 4 - $36.90 hourly / $2,952.00 bi-weekly

Engineer 5 - $39.48 hourly / $3,158.40 bi-weekly

Required certification for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer Intern 1 or 2: Engineer Intern Certificate in the state of Louisiana.

Required License for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer 3, 4, or 5: Professional Engineer License in the state of Louisiana.
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 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.
Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Nicholas Fruge

District Traffic Operations Engineer

DOTD-District 03



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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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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?
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What are your career interests?
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Do you meet the eligibility requirements for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate?

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• No

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Do you possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) or any other state?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS) or any other state?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to question # 8 or question # 9, please enter your certificate number, expiration date, and issue date below. If you answered 'no', enter 'N/A.'NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete.
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