ENGINEER 6 - PROJECT ENGINEER (LAFAYETTE PARISH)

District 03 / Unit 203 / CONSTRUCTION-LAFAYETTE PARISH

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Job Number : 03-50373608-ENGR-09192024-LR

About this position :

This position reports directly to the Area Engineer (Engineer 7). The incumbent must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

The overall function of this position is to plan, direct and coordinate all activities for one or more construction units in accordance with FHWA and DOTD policies and procedures.

Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $41.45 / hour

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering and one of the following :

• Two years of licensed engineering experience.
• Six years of professional engineering experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS :

• A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A Ph.D. in engineering will substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of required experience.

NOTE :

• 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 www.lapels.com.

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK :

Supervises the planning, design, construction, inspection, and / or maintenance of building systems or programs through subordinate professional engineers.

LEVEL OF WORK : Supervisor.

Supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Broad from an Engineer 7 or higher. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Direct over a staff of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, or others who assist in specific assignments.

LOCATION OF WORK :

May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS :

Differs from Engineer 5 by the presence of responsibility for direct supervision over professional engineers. Differs from Engineer 7 by the absence of second-line supervision over professional engineers.

Exceptions to this distinction may be approved by SCS based on program scope and / or complexity.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

35% Supervises and trains a staff of engineers and engineering technicians by planning, directing and coordinating all engineering activities for one or more construction units.

Supervises staff engaged in the construction of highways, bridges, ports, flood control structures, drainage structures, HMAC (asphalt) production facilities, and buildings.

Reviews and approves subordinates’ work, which includes all correspondence, engineering calculations, documentation of quantities, daily diaries, test reports, etc.

Directs these employees in the following areas : construction inspection, sampling and testing, contract administration, employee training, and in all functions associated with the construction units.

Responsible for managing and staffing construction projects for both day and night projects. Completes planning and performance reviews for employees in the construction unit.

Evaluates subordinates’ job performance and counsels them concerning performance, work assignments and conduct. Responds to personnel problems.

Develops and approves interview questions and selection matrixes for new hires and promotions. Interviews and makes recommendations for hiring new employees for DOTD.

Specifies training priorities for each technician position and ensures subordinates are being trained, through DOTD’s structured training program and on-the-job training, to constantly develop a better staff.

Coordinates municipalities on joint projects involved with cities and parishes, including enhancement, urban systems, and interstate work.

Coordinates CE&I projects including oversight of consultant Project Engineers. Provides oversight of Design / Build projects including facilities and ITS.

Responsible for approving pay estimates and ensuring compliance with DOTD inspection standards on these projects. Responsible for monitoring Railroad construction projects.

20% Consults with contractors on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work and traffic control. Reviews CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules submitted by contractor and meets with them to resolve issues regarding scheduling.

Schedules pre-construction conferences with engineers, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, methods of construction and potential problems.

Utilizes Site Manager to track contractor progress and to produce partial and final estimates. Reviews both partial and final estimates and makes recommendations for payments.

10% Approves and monitors erosion control plans. Monitors hazardous waste removal. Approves utility relocation invoices.

Enforces traffic control requirements on construction projects. Recommends overruns in contract quantities. Required to be on call 24 hours / day, 7 days / week for emergencies related to construction projects.

Provides depositions and court testimony for litigation concerning construction projects.

• 5% Develops and writes change orders by applying design standards, standard specifications, plans and proper construction practices.
• 5% Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning rights-of-way, construction, and traffic issues.

Consults with other agencies, politicians, consultant engineers, the media and the general public about construction projects, highway maintenance and drainage problems.

Establishes and maintains a good relationship with the public. Issues Press Releases concerning notification of lane and road closures and other construction issues.

5% Reviews and recommends changes to plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects through Constructability / Bidability reviews.

Attends plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development of plans and specifications on all types of construction projects.

• 5% Oversees the maintenance and use of the unit’s office and the vehicles used for construction activities. Assigns employees and equipment to various construction projects.
• 5% Conducts drainage surveys in order to assist the District 03 Permit Section with proper sizing of drainage structures.

Submits proper documentation and recommended layout for the aforementioned drainage permits.

• 5% Provides and directs construction personnel for emergency / disaster support.
• 5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency / disaster support activities.

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