Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5

Posting number: CPRA- 226247

Department: GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Job classification: ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Natural Resources, Wetlands

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This position serves as an Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent will provide engineering and technical support for coastal restoration and flood protection projects in Louisiana, including in-house design work and development of construction documents. This position also assists with bidding, construction administration, and environmental permitting throughout project implementation.

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• NOTE: This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.
• NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed

• Performs advanced civil engineering work in implementing an important segment, engineering and design, of the CPRA’s overall coastal restoration and flood protection program
• Performs analysis and design work for a variety of engineering structures and systems for coastal restoration and flood protection projects as assigned
• Participates in feasibility studies pertaining to coastal protection and restoration projects
• Prepares preliminary and final design documents, and bid documents (design reports, cost estimates, technical specifications, construction plans and bid and permitting documents)
• Coordinates, reviews and approves construction plans and specifications in conjunction with the technical staff and engineering consultants involved in any specific project

• Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on level of experience.
• Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802
• Compensation: The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $126,256 annually.

There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:

• Engineer Intern 1 $2,115.20
• Engineer Intern 2 $2,263.20
• Engineer 3 $2,671.20
• Engineer 4 $2,952.00
• Engineer 5 $3,158.40
• How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with an Engineering degree will be allowed to apply for this position.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

If you have any questions, you may contact: Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor

P.O. Box 44027

Baton Rouge, LA 70804