Engineering Technician 5

Engineering Technician 5

This position is in the District 04 Design Section of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Water Resources Engineer (Engineer 6). This position serves as the Lead Water Resources Permit and Design Technician for DOTD, District 04. This vacancy is a promotion open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a detail to special duty.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience. Substitutions are available.

Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role can be found here.

Job Duties

Hydraulic and Hydrological Design: Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards/specifications, and guidelines for the design of water resource projects. Assists in performing storm water modeling and design calculations for culverts, levees, drainage channels, and detention basins using LA DOTD hydraulic programs.

Supports the development of design documentation for flood mitigation and slope protection projects, including riprap sizing, spillway design, and erosion control measures. Provides advice, technical expertise, and trains lower-level Engineering Technicians in design procedures, specifications, and standards.

Levee and Dam Systems: Participates in condition assessments and documentation for levees and dams. Assists in the planning and oversight of minor repairs or capital improvement projects for flood protection structures. Coordinates with the Dam Safety Program and Levee Safety Program on inspection findings and corrective actions.

Permits: Serves as district liaison for the Levee Safety Program, assisting in the review of public and private permit applications that affect levees, drainage features, or water control structures. Performs technical reviews of permit submittals for hydraulic impact, levee integrity, and encroachment. Receives and processes DOTD driveway/construction permits for compliance with policies, regulations, and standards with regard to drainage on the state R.O.W. Provides training or technical guidance to junior staff or consultants on permit requirements. Leads quality control and inspection for approved permit applications.

Engineering Documentation and Plan Development: Prepares maps, technical figures, and layout drawings using CAD and GIS software to support permit reviews and project development. Reviews project plans for consistency with hydraulic design requirements.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional or Detail to Special Duty

Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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: Phillip Sturdivant DOTD-District 04 ADA of Engineering 318-549-8304.

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.