NEOGOV · 1 day ago
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN CONSULTANT (RAILROAD COORDINATOR)
Lafayette, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,458/mo - $8,027/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is committed to empowering communities and improving lives through innovative public services. They are seeking an Engineering Technician Consultant (Railroad Coordinator) who will serve as the district-wide railroad technical expert, advising on inspections and coordinating construction projects within DOTD right-of-way. The role involves evaluating railroad crossings, resolving public complaints, and overseeing permit-related construction activities.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for inspection and evaluation of public railroad crossings (on & off system) located within District 03. Uses the resulting information and evaluations to resolve issues at problem crossings and to upgrade crossing data in the state-maintained inventory system (RIMS)
Receives complaints from the general public, via phone, e-mail and in person concerning deterioration of railroad crossings, malfunctioning signals, high profile crossings, and other safety related rail issues
Coordinates a resolution between the associated representatives, individually and at the request of the District Engineer Administrator, for on-site inspections of railroad crossings and other railroad crossing concerns when LA DOTD interests are involved
Functions as the Project Engineers lead inspector for inspections of newly constructed railroad crossings, installation of cantilevers and signals, repair of existing crossings, and other railroad related projects
Works with the Project Engineer and his/her staff to ensure daily work reports are complete, quantities are recorded and verified, estimates are prepared and accurate, as-builts are complete, and the 2059 is complete and turned in. Attend the final inspection with the Project Engineer once the project is complete
Visually inspects, on a quarterly basis, all district-wide railroad crossings to determine condition of roadway approaches, track conditions, crossing signals and vegetation/sight clearance issues. Maintains a record of all inspections
Functions as the permit section's lead inspector on all permit related construction activities within the district and ensures work is performed in accordance with DOTD specifications and approved drawings
Reports any findings of nonconformance to the respective Area Engineer, ADA of Engineering, and District Permits Specialist. Utilizes expertise and knowledge to suggest any corrective actions necessary
Receives and investigates complaints/concerns from the general public, Parish Maintenance Superintendents and other DOTD employees, and local officials on unpermitted work within the DOTD right of way and reports the findings of the investigation to the District's Permit Specialist
Qualification
Required
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience
Twenty-four 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
A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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.
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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