Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5

Position:

Engineer Intern Applicant – Engineer 5
Agency:

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority(CPRA)
Division:

Engineering
Office Location:

150 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA
For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with an Engineering degree will be allowed to apply for this position.
This position may be filled as either a Probational or a temporary Job Appointment. If filled as a Job Appointment, t

here is a possibility that this position may later be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
Responsibilities:
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 staffs and engineering consultants involved in any specific project
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.
Below are the bi-weekly

minimum

hire rates established for this position in accordance with CPRA’s Special Entrance Rate Policy:
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
No 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 Specialist
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
[email protected]
MINIMUM 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 at

www.lapels.com
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
FUNCTION 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 BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Provides engineering support and technical guidance for the implementation of coastal restoration and flood protection projects within the Louisiana Coastal Zone.
Performs in-house civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and hydraulic dredging design, including the development of engineering design reports, design calculations, construction plans and specifications, construction cost estimates, and construction durations.
Assists in the project construction bid phase, including contract document preparation, participation in pre-bid meetings, resolving questions during the construction bid advertisement process, and participating in the evaluation of bids received and the construction award recommendation.
Provides construction administration support to field offices during the implementation and construction of restoration and flood protection projects.
Provides engineering assistance in the project environmental permitting process.
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