ENGINEER 3

TS314 $57,242 - $103,064
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To plan, design, construct, inspect, and/or maintain buildings, systems, or programs by applying advanced mathematics and engineering sciences.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from an Engineer 6 or higher.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision may be exercised over lower-level Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by the presence of a license to practice as a professional engineer.

Differs from Engineer 4 by the absence of a higher degree of scope and complexity in assigned tasks.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs engineering reviews of construction jobs in progress and checks for adequacy of supervision given by contractors.

Prepares reports covering the results of inspections and recommendations for corrective measures.

Drafts letters to responsible representatives of inspected facilities citing the findings of inspections, etc., including recommendations for corrective action to eliminate problems or defects noted during inspections, surveys, etc.

Performs varied office engineering functions concerning the preparation of estimates, plans, and specifications.

Develops budgets and manpower plans, reviews performance data, and coordinates changes in work reporting.

Performs engineering and productivity studies; analyzes trends to focus management's attention on problem areas.

Reviews proposed projects to ensure eligibility for federal/state funding and environmental clearance.

Develops databases used in planning construction or renovation projects.

Prepares and checks bid proposals; prepares proposals for contracts.

Supervises construction audits and final payments to contractors.

Assists in coordinating utility relocations to accommodate construction projects.

Administers specialized statewide safety, communication, and other programs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

NOTE:
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

NOTE:
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com