Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development · 19 hours ago
Engineering Technician Consultant (Railroad Coordinator)
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to developing and sustaining reliable infrastructure in Louisiana. The Engineering Technician Consultant serves as the district-wide railroad technical expert, coordinating safety projects and ensuring compliance with federal standards at highway-railroad crossings.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Inspect and evaluate public highway-railroad crossings throughout District 61 to ensure compliance with federal safety standards and railroad requirements
Coordinate DOTD maintenance, construction, and traffic activities at or near railroad crossings, including permits, flaggers, train coordination, and roadway closures or detours
Serve as lead inspector for railroad crossing projects, including new crossings, signal installations, surface repairs, and safety improvements
Conduct field inspections to assess roadway approaches, sight distance, crossing surfaces, signals, and signage in accordance with FRA standards and the MUTCD
Act as construction coordinator and inspector for railroad safety projects, performing QA/QC, contract administration, and daily project documentation
Maintain and update the district’s highway-rail crossing inventory and provide verified data to DOTD Headquarters and partner agencies
Serve as the district liaison for railroad safety matters, including crash data reporting and coordination of damage claims and reimbursement documentation
Provide district-wide user support and subject matter expertise for DOTD maintenance systems (AGILE and SAP), and assist with emergency or disaster response as needed
Qualification
Required
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience
Twenty-four 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
A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology
Company
Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
administrating agency in charge of building and maintaining transportation modes and infrastructure in Louisiana.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
New Orleans CityBusiness
2025-10-13
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