Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5

$50,004 - $90,024/Yr

State of Louisiana - Lake Charles, LA

Full-time - Intern

Lake Charles, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Engineer Intern Applicant position at the Louisiana Department of Health is designed for individuals seeking to gain practical experience in engineering while working under close supervision from higher-level engineers. This role is part of the Engineering Services within the Office of Public Health and is located in Calcasieu Parish. The position is classified and may be filled at various levels, including Engineer Intern 1 through Engineer 5, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The primary function of this role is to apply academic engineering theories and elementary skills to a variety of tasks that involve standard procedures and practices in the field, office, or laboratory. This experience is crucial for those aiming to secure a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate, which is a prerequisite for permanent employment in this capacity. As an Engineer Intern, the incumbent will assist in supervising laboratory units engaged in sampling, inspecting, and testing various materials such as soils, water, and wastewater. The role also includes responsibilities such as supervising the layout of Kelsh Manuscripts for photogrammetric plotters, conducting economic justification studies for proposed engineering facilities, and performing routine calculations using basic engineering formulas. Additionally, the intern will assist in the construction and inspection of various structures, including airports, buildings, and bridges, while also providing training to operators in the safe and efficient operation of their plants. This position is temporary and is intended for individuals who are in the process of obtaining their Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. It offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the engineering field while contributing to the mission of the Louisiana Department of Health, which is committed to providing quality services and utilizing resources effectively. The starting salary for this position ranges from $4,167.00 to $7,502.00 monthly, depending on the level at which the candidate is hired and their qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of a laboratory unit engaged in sampling, inspecting, and testing of soils, water, wastewater, air, or similar materials.
• Supervises the laying out of Kelsh Manuscripts for photogrammetric plotters and reviews work of sub-professional engineering personnel.
• 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 in the supervision of work involving the construction and inspection of construction, remodeling, or repair of structures, including airports, buildings, canals and locks, docks and piers, highways, bridges, transmission lines, power plants, tunnels, water supplies, sewerage systems, and other works.
• Assists in the instruction and training of water and sewerage superintendents and operators in the safe and efficient operation of their plants and in the performance of such routine tests as are necessary for proper control of the treatment process.
• Assists in the training of operators of swimming pools, etc. and occasionally aids in the classroom and field training of sanitarians.
• Collects samples for chemical and/or bacteriological laboratory analysis, using special techniques as required.

Requirements

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.