ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER 5 (ACADIA PARISH)

$50,004 - $90,024/Yr

State of Louisiana - Crowley, LA

Full-time - Intern

Crowley, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5 position in Acadia Parish is designed to assist the Engineer 6 (Project Engineer) in various engineering tasks. The role focuses on contract administration, project inspection, and ensuring compliance with project specifications to maintain high-quality work by contractors. This position is part of a career progression group, allowing for advancement based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of highways, bridges, and drainage structures, reviewing engineer technicians' work and assisting in directing their activities.
• Review proposed plans and specifications during project development and resolve disputes during construction based on interpretation of plans.
• Assist with generating and processing pay estimates and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and calculations are maintained.
• Review erosion control plans and enforce traffic control requirements on construction projects, consulting with contractors on various issues.
• Perform data collection and engineering calculations to identify plan errors and provide solutions for change orders.
• Review and recommend changes to plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects, assisting in quantity/data collection during project development.
• Conduct drainage surveys to assist with proper sizing of drainage structures and submit documentation for drainage permits.
• Participate in interviews and make recommendations for hiring new employees.

Requirements

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Completion of college hours or degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Experience in construction inspection and contract administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $4,167.00 to $7,502.00 monthly.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
• Paid holidays including 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.
• Accrual of sick and annual leave that can be accumulated for future use.
• Eligibility to participate in various retirement systems.