NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Engineering Technician 5
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,167/mo - $7,502/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), which focuses on developing and maintaining safe infrastructure. The Engineering Technician 5 will assist professional engineers and higher-level technicians with drafting, design, survey, and water resources work.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and support the district bidding and contract award process to ensure compliance with DOTD specifications and Public Bid Laws
Assemble construction proposals and contract documents, including plans, specifications, special provisions, and cost estimates
Prepare construction cost estimates and contract time calculations using established guidelines and engineering judgment
Manage bid proposal distribution, verify contractor eligibility, and conduct public bid openings
Review bids for compliance, enter bid data into DOTD systems, and support the bid review and award process
Prepare and process construction contracts, including award letters, tracking project status from bid to execution, and distributing finalized contract documents
Coordinate with district staff, project engineers, and headquarters personnel during plan development and project delivery
Assist with the preparation and review of construction plans to ensure compliance with design standards, specifications, and departmental policies
Perform engineering computations and plan development using computer-aided design tools and standard software
Review plans and quantities for accuracy and completeness; make revisions as needed
Support special projects (e.g., architectural, enhancement, or aviation projects) as assigned
Provide assistance during emergencies or disaster response activities, when required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience
Eighteen 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
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: 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.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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