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Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development · 1 day ago

Engineering Technician 5

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$24.04/hr - $25.04/hr

3+ years exp

The Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is dedicated to developing and sustaining safe infrastructure for the people of Louisiana. This position involves assisting professional engineers and higher-level technicians with drafting, design, survey, and water resources work in the District Design Office.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support the district bidding and contract award process to ensure compliance with DOTD specifications and Public Bid Laws

Assemble construction proposals and contract documents, including plans, specifications, special provisions, and cost estimates

Prepare construction cost estimates and contract time calculations using established guidelines and engineering judgment

Manage bid proposal distribution, verify contractor eligibility, and conduct public bid openings

Review bids for compliance, enter bid data into DOTD systems, and support the bid review and award process

Prepare and process construction contracts, including award letters, tracking project status from bid to execution, and distributing finalized contract documents

Coordinate with district staff, project engineers, and headquarters personnel during plan development and project delivery

Assist with the preparation and review of construction plans to ensure compliance with design standards, specifications, and departmental policies

Perform engineering computations and plan development using computer-aided design tools and standard software

Review plans and quantities for accuracy and completeness; make revisions as needed

Support special projects (e.g., architectural, enhancement, or aviation projects) as assigned

Provide assistance during emergencies or disaster response activities, when required

Qualification

Engineering experienceDraftingComputer-aided designConstruction managementTeam collaborationAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience

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

Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics

Company

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development

administrating agency in charge of building and maintaining transportation modes and infrastructure in Louisiana.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Pages/default.aspx

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