161240
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3
TS308 $38,168 - $68,682
Creation Date: 08/01/1997
Change Date: 09/15/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:To perform advanced subprofessional engineering tasks.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General from an Engineering Technician Supervisor or a professional engineer. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Engineering Technician 2 by the presence of advanced subprofessional engineering tasks.
Differs from Engineering Technician 4 by the absence of responsibility for complex subprofessional engineering tasks.
CORE COMPETENCIES: CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE.
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EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
BRIDGE DESIGN:
Develops broad range of details for typical bridge structures. Works independently on specific technical tasks and solves plan development problems using knowledge of procedures, guidelines and methods.
Receives general supervision from professional engineers and consults with higher-level technicians for unusual and complex details, plan layouts and structural problems.
CONTRACT SERVICES:
Prepares contract documents once bids are accepted; prepares the official Department Advertisement for Bids and Advance Notice.
Assigns project numbers on state and federal projects by reviewing project number requests.
Reviews subletting requests to ensure contractor is properly licensed.
Performs mathematical computations of the percent subcontracted as to quantity and cost.
Maintains accurate listings that contain the route number, name, length, limits, and maps of federal routes within each parish and Metropolitan Planning Organization for determining whether a route is urban or rural.
Prepares contract documents once bids are accepted. Prepares the DOTD's legal Advertisement for Bids and the Advance Notice. Prepares draft construction proposals.
DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS:
Independently collects and extracts short session traffic volume and vehicle classification field data at permanent sites. Develops a daily work plan to install and remove the recorders from assigned monitoring sites and maintains accurate records of work done and data collected.
Executes varied complex digital cartographic functions to prepare maps and special projects. Assists higher-level technicians in the creation of geo spatial data to be used in GIS projects.
DISTRICTS:
Prepares work reports, estimate quantities, and/or calculations.
Creates plans for overlays and small reconstruction projects; calculates quantities as needed to complete drawings.
Conducts traffic counts, speed studies and general data collection; compiles and presents data in a workable format. Makes recommendations for corrective action.
Checks technician computations and enters data into an automated computer system; assists with preparation of routine sampling plans and materials audits of construction documentation. Evaluates, documents, and prepares final reports for ride ability acceptance of construction projects.
Compiles data and assists with documentation for the district's storm water pollution prevention plan.
MAINTENANCE:
Creates sign specifications and designs using CADD software.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:
Reviews condition and inventory data for completeness and quality; reports problems to lead worker.
Maintains database files to summarize data reviews and delivers quality reports on data collection to the lead worker.
MATERIALS TESTING:
Prepares samples and performs more advanced testing such as particle size distributions, specific gravities, moisture density relationships, retro-reflectivity analysis, soil consolidation tests, etc. Performs all tests and calculations using established procedures.
Reviews test results for inconsistencies and advises appropriate personnel.
Performs subsurface exploration activities such as conducting standard penetration tests in accordance with AASHTO procedures, as well as proportioning slurries and grout mixtures. Identifies extracted samples and installs in-situ testing devices such as inclinometers.
Establishes borehole and test site locations using plan profiles, aerial photographs, or other descriptive documentation provided with job requests.
Perform major repairs to testing equipment, statewide.
Prepare technical data pertaining to materials for inclusion into quality assurance manuals, policies, and procedures.
PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER RESOURCES:
Prepares advanced Advisory Permit responses to government agencies that grant permits.
Prepares correspondence from the Water Resources Permit Advisory Unit for mailing.
Assists in maintaining Permit Records by means of manual filing and Automated Document Management.
Assists with water dam safety inspections, well registration, licensing forms and data collection/input. Performs initial review of requests for right-of-way submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
RESEARCH:
Performs engineering research tests with limited supervision and provides analysis of test results to lead worker/engineer supervisor team.
Conducts complex research engineering tests under direct supervision of lead worker in order to develop skills in more complex calculations requiring an understanding of engineering principles.
ROAD DESIGN:
Develops broad range of details for typical road plans. Works independently on specific technical tasks and solves plan development problems using knowledge of procedures, guidelines and methods.
Receives general supervision from professional engineers and consults with higher-level technicians for complex details and plan layouts.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND SERVICES:
Uses CADD software to create drawings; plots and drafts engineering/surveying drawings using drafting software. Increases overall drafting knowledge and applies skills to moderately difficult math computations.
Performs more complicated testing procedures and operation of testing equipment for quality assurance testing of construction and maintenance materials such as sign sheeting and pavement markings. Performs sampling procedures for testing traffic marking and sign sheeting materials.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND SAFETY:
Prepares computerized Crash Data Reports and Accident Collision Diagrams requested from DOTD engineers, technicians, attorneys, Federal Highway Administration officials and/or other state agencies.
Reviews Police Crash reports sent to DOTD and marks the reports for the location of the crash.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus two years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus two years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Twelve semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.