ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER 5

State of Louisiana

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • $4,583-7,502 per month
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Supplemental InformationPosition: Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5Agency:Division: Operations - Baton RougeOffice Location: 150 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with an Engineering degree will be allowed to apply for this position.Responsibilities:
  • Provides technical support to the Coastal Levee Boards and other Flood Control Entities in developing and implementing the coastal area levee inspection and evaluation program
  • Use of specialized technical engineering functions (Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, etc.)
  • Conducts hurricane damage assessments and periodic on-site inspections of levees, floodwalls and associated infrastructure using specialized inspection equipment
  • Reviews design reports, plans and specifications
  • Monitors, maintains and updates project files and folders
  • Drafts correspondence directed to private owners, consulting engineers, local state and federal government agencies
As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $126,256 annually.There are bi-weekly special entrance rates established for this position:Engineer Intern 1 $2,115.20Engineer Intern 2 $2,263.20Engineer 3 $2,671.20Engineer 4 $2,952.00Engineer 5 $3,158.40No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.Official transcripts will be required upon hire.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.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*Louisiana is a State as Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources SpecialistP.O. Box 44027Baton Rouge, LA 70804Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: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 atNOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:
To apply scholastic theory and elementary engineering skills to a variety of tasks involving standard procedures and practices in the field, office, or laboratory in order to acquire practical experience for licensure.LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a higher-level engineer.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision may be exercised over Engineering Technicians.LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineering Technicians and other related jobs by the presence of responsibility for applying engineering principles under close supervision.Differs from Engineer Intern 1 by the absence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Assists in economic justification studies for proposed engineering facilities and performs computations and analyses of cost-benefit engineering considerations.Applies basic engineering formulas to routine calculations.Assists with oversight of construction of structures such as: buildings, canals and locks, docks and piers, hydraulic structures, and other works.Conducts on-site inspections of levees, floodwalls, pump stations, and associated infrastructures.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState 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. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

State of Louisiana