Salary : $7,160.00 - $12,891.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 22/9136/E7AMEA/08.03.26-BH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 22
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobEngineer 7 - Assistant Materials Engineer Administrator
Section 22/G001 - Materials Testing
22/9136/E7AMEA/08.03.26-BH
About this Position:This position serves as the primary technical and operations assistant to the Materials Engineer Administrator for the Materials and Testing Section. The Section has 9 Laboratory Units, an Environmental Unit, an Automation Unit, and supporting staff. Serves as a cornerstone for implementing the DOTD's statewide Quality Assurance Program.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: Minimum QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
Three years of licensed engineering experience; or
Seven years of professional engineering experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses 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 InformationJob Duties:- Serves as primary technical advisor to Materials Engineer Administrator in handling complex, multi-faceted, statewide issues, especially those affecting Quality Assurance.
- Provides specialized assistance and leadership in developing policies, procedures and specifications applicable to statewide engineering materials programs.
- Assists with administrative matters such as budget, personnel, and organization.
- Serves as administrator for 20 people, and as supervisor and technical advisor for the Engineer 6's responsible for the Geotechnical, Aggregates, Physical, Cement, and Adhesives Lab Units.
- Serves as Lab facilities manager, overseeing construction work and maintenance work for buildings and property. Manages personnel, funding, documentation, planning and contingencies for capital outlay projects on premises. Supervises work to electrical, gas, and mechanical systems, property surveys, flooring, ductwork, paint, insulation, landscaping, etc ... Maintain list of repairs and contracts, and monitors costs affecting the Operating Budget.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a promotion (open to only permanent status DOTD 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 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:
Kristopher Wascom
Materials Engineer Administrator
5080 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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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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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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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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Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?
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