Engineering Technician 1-4

Salary: $2,427.00 - $4,366.00 Monthly

Location: Monroe, LA

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 5/86043/ET 1-4/10.08.26-CN

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 5- Monroe

Opening Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 155 - MONROE- OUACHITA PARISH

About this Job

• This position is responsible for assisting professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work in District Design Office.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
• Will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

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:

• Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the drafting or designing of construction plans, plan changes, and/or contracts and specifications. DOTO engineering policies and procedures apply to normal work situations in the District Design Office and/or in the field. Uses CADD and other engineering-related software programs to complete engineering drawings and/or surveys. Plots and drafts are very complex engineering and/or surveying drawings using computer and drafting software. Calculating very complex quantities. Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job in performing materials sampling and/or testing. Keeps certifications current in Materials Testing Specialty areas.

• Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing engineering design and/or survey work. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower-level technicians.
• May serve as an assistant to the water well, dam and/or levee inspector. Helps inspect dams, water wells and/or levees to find and report any deficiencies or code violations. Meets with well and/or dam owners, levee boards and/or local officials to discuss water well, dam and/or levee Issues and to offer recommendations for connecting violations discovered during Inspection.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This job may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1,2,3, or 4

• Engineering Technician 1- Starting salary is $1120.00/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $1282.40/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $1468.00/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $1680.00/bi-weekly

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

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 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).

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For more job specific information, please contact:

Gary Eldrige

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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:

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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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Holidays and Leave - 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- 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

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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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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?

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• 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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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

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• No

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