What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician DCL - Bridge Design position at State of Louisiana?
Section 25 – Bridge Design
25/50588024/ETDCL/07282025-MV
At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About this Job:
This position serves the Bridge and Structural Design Section (Section 25) by:
- Supporting the development of construction plans by performing computer aided drafting (CAD)
- Supporting development and maintenance of the Bridge Design and Evaluation Manual (BDEM)
- Providing detailed reviews, edits, and management of development and organization of the CAD Standard Cell Library
- Performing other administrative support as required
Supplemental Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience in the area of bridge CAD architectural drafting and bridge plan development.
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http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
College training will substitute for a maximum of four years of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience, provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in one of these specialized fields: architecture, cartography, chemistry, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, geography, geology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math or physics. All specialized coursework must be in the same specialized field. A combination of coursework from different fields will not be accepted.
Full time training in sub-professional engineering from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis for a maximum of one year of experience.
Completion of a two year course of study in a sub-professional engineering curriculum from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for two years of the required experience.
A baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology will substitute for all of the required experience.
Possession of an engineer intern certificate will substitute for all of the required experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience in the area of bridge CAD architectural drafting and bridge plan development.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Bridge Design Standards Development and Maintenance
- Develops and maintains bridge Standard Plans
- Converts Special Details to Standard Plans
- Assists with providing published details for projects.
- Develops and maintains CAD cell library containing standard bridge details that are selected and incorporated into plans without having to be re-created
Bridge Design and Evaluation Manual (BDEM)
- Provides input, guidance, and assistance by reviewing and editing the BDEM
- Assists in the development, maintenance, publishing and file management of manual content
- Assists with the development and maintenance of other in-house manuals
Plan Development and Review
- Performs simple and complex Section 25 assignments, which require demonstrated abilities to interpret and apply guidelines, precedents, principles and practices.
- Develops plan detailing ranging from the simplest structures, such as cast-in-place reinforced concrete substructures, to complex structures such as continuous composite welded steel plate girder superstructures on river piers with cofferdams
- Produces details and plans in accordance with all applicable manuals, standards, and best industry practices
- Provides project administrative support to engineers by preparing, distributing, and filing project documents, researching and assembling existing project data, and preparing project exhibits as required
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position is a promotional opportunity open to current permanent classified DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty.
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 “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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Mark Bucci, P.E.
Bridge Design Engineer Administrator
Bridge & Structural Design Section
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Phone: (225) 379-1076
Email: mark.bucci@la.gov
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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Salary : $4,167 - $7,502
