Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5

Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5 Print ( Apply ufeff Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5 Salary $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 28/189788/EI1-E5/5.7.26-LR Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division Section 28 Opening Date 05/08/2026 Closing Date 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Join DOTD as an Environmental Engineer At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), our mission is to plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe and reliable transportation system that supports economic growth and improves the quality of life for the people of Louisiana. DOTD is seeking an Environmental Engineer to perform environmental investigations, engineering analyses, technical studies, and environmental document preparation for transportation projects across Louisiana. This position supports the development and delivery of transportation projects by evaluating environmental impacts, coordinating with internal and external partners, and helping ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, rules, and regulations. This position is well-suited for candidates who enjoy problem-solving, field work, data-driven analysis, environmental documentation, technical writing, and applying engineering principles to infrastructure projects that impact communities statewide. This position requires a driveru2019s license to participate in field investigations, technical meetings, public involvement activities, and agency coordination events. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met. NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information The duties and level of responsibility may vary depending on the level at which the selected applicant is hired. This position may be filled from the Engineer Intern level up to the Engineer 5 level. At the lower levels, work is performed under close supervision with on-the-job training provided by senior engineers. As the employee progresses, work becomes more independent and may include responsibility for more complex environmental studies, technical reviews, project coordination, and recommendations related to environmental impacts. Job Duties may include, but are not limited to: + Performs environmental investigations and engineering analyses for transportation projects. + Prepares, reviews, and edits environmental documents, technical reports, exhibits, and related project materials. + Evaluates project impacts involving environmental considerations such as air, noise, hazardous waste, and site conditions. + Performs or assists with air/noise modeling and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. + Reviews consultant proposals, studies, invoices, and technical documents for accuracy and completeness. + Coordinates with DOTD project teams, consultants, resource agencies, permitting agencies, local officials, and other stakeholders. + Supports public involvement activities, including meeting preparation, attendance, exhibits, and documentation. + Provides technical assistance and guidance to lower-level engineering staff, depending on the level hired. + Learns, interprets, and applies applicable environmental laws, rules, regulations, and DOTD procedures. + Performs other duties as assigned, including emergency or disaster support activities. Position-Specific Details: 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. Career Progression:This position may be filled as anEngineer 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 selected applicant. Compensation: Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations. 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 u201cApplyu201d 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 acceptedin lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Bobby Lott Engineer 7 u2013 Assistant Environmental Engineer Louisiana DOTD u2013 Environmental Section 225-242-4504 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: Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01 Are you a permanent LADOTD employee? + Yes + No 02 Are you a probational LADOTD employee? + Yes + No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? + Yes + No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate

Created: 2026-05-11