Engineering Technician 1-4 [Statewide Structural Fabrication Inspector]

Posting number: 40/89243/ENGTC1-4/10.12.26-TO

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: Section 40

Job classification: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The Engineering Technician position supports higher-level technicians in performing structural fabrication inspections and are assigned to steel, precast, and prestressed fabrication plants to inspect structural members used in construction of bridges and other State infrastructure projects. These fabrication plants are located throughout Louisiana and neighboring states, with occasional assignments involving plants located elsewhere in the United States. Advancement through the Engineering Technician training series is based on required experience, completion of structured training courses, and satisfactory work performance.

The position is located in Section 40, Construction, and reports to the Engineering Technician 7.

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Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

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

The job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the level at which the incumbent is hired. The job duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Engineering Technician 4 position and represent the duties and responsibilities that the incumbent will be expected to fulfill at the end of the training series.

• Inspects fabricated structural members to ensure compliance with DOTO standards and specifications.
• Verifies that raw materials are properly sampled, tested, approved, and traceable.
• Inspects bed layouts, steel spacing, strand placement, and stressing procedures for compliance.
• Evaluates concrete quality, welding procedures, workmanship, painting, and final assembly.
• Ensures fabricated products meet required quality, safety, and construction standards.
• Verifies proper shipping procedures to prevent damage, delays, and costly project impacts.
• Maintains accurate field book inspection reports and supporting documentation.
• Scans and indexes inspection records and documents into the Archive System.
• Inspects stored structural products for quality and accuracy to support stockpile payment approval.
• Assists in training lower-level technicians and completes required structured training and professional development.

• Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
• Compensation: This position receives a premium pay of $2.00/hour for hours actually worked.
• Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
• 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.

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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:

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