Louisiana Staffing
Project Engineer
This position plans, directs, and coordinates all activities for Unit 254, a Construction unit in Caddo Parish which provides supervision, inspection, and survey activities for all types of major complex highway and bridge construction projects. Maintains contract enforcement, supervision, inspection and documentation to assure high quality work and ensures fair and equitable treatment of contractors. Construction Management is performed on both State and Federal funded projects as part of the District Construction Project, Safety, Urban System, Off System, and Contract Maintenance programs. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following: Two years of licensed engineering experience; or Six 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. Job Duties: Supervises and trains a staff of engineers and engineering technicians by planning, directing, and coordinating all engineering activities for one or more construction gangs. 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. Direct employees in the following areas: construction inspection, sampling and testing, contract administration, employee training, and in all functions associated with the construction gangs. Responsible for managing and staffing construction projects. Consults with contractors on a daily basis on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work and traffic control. Approves and monitors erosion control plans. Monitors hazardous waste removal. Approves utility relocation invoices. Enforces traffic control requirements on construction projects. Accountable for the safety and quality of high profile construction projects. Provides depositions and court testimony for litigation concerning construction projects. Develops and writes plan changes to solve complex problems. Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning right-of-way, construction, and traffic problems. Reviews and recommends changes to plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects. Oversees the maintenance and use of the gangs office and the vehicles used for construction activities. Administers permits approved by the DOTD permit section. Provides and directs construction personnel for Emergency/Homeland Security Coordination. State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems, including the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana, and Louisiana School Employees Retirement System. State employees receive paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and parental leave. More information can be found at the provided links.
This position plans, directs, and coordinates all activities for Unit 254, a Construction unit in Caddo Parish which provides supervision, inspection, and survey activities for all types of major complex highway and bridge construction projects. Maintains contract enforcement, supervision, inspection and documentation to assure high quality work and ensures fair and equitable treatment of contractors. Construction Management is performed on both State and Federal funded projects as part of the District Construction Project, Safety, Urban System, Off System, and Contract Maintenance programs. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following: Two years of licensed engineering experience; or Six 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. Job Duties: Supervises and trains a staff of engineers and engineering technicians by planning, directing, and coordinating all engineering activities for one or more construction gangs. 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. Direct employees in the following areas: construction inspection, sampling and testing, contract administration, employee training, and in all functions associated with the construction gangs. Responsible for managing and staffing construction projects. Consults with contractors on a daily basis on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work and traffic control. Approves and monitors erosion control plans. Monitors hazardous waste removal. Approves utility relocation invoices. Enforces traffic control requirements on construction projects. Accountable for the safety and quality of high profile construction projects. Provides depositions and court testimony for litigation concerning construction projects. Develops and writes plan changes to solve complex problems. Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning right-of-way, construction, and traffic problems. Reviews and recommends changes to plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects. Oversees the maintenance and use of the gangs office and the vehicles used for construction activities. Administers permits approved by the DOTD permit section. Provides and directs construction personnel for Emergency/Homeland Security Coordination. State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems, including the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana, and Louisiana School Employees Retirement System. State employees receive paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and parental leave. More information can be found at the provided links.