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DISTRICT 58 - Unit 051 – Chase JOB NUMBER: 58/50494630/EIA-E5/5.26.26-JB The overall function of this position is to assist the Engineer 7 and the Engineer 6 with managing the District’s Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program. This includes the operation, planning, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fixed and movable bridges and dam structures to ensure a safe and cost effective maintenance program in accordance with maintenance system standards, budget policy, and procedures. This position is located in District 58, Unit 051 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties: Assist with the daily operations of the District's Bridge Inspection Program and provide functional supervision over the Bridge Inspection and Maintenance and Bridge Electrician's gangs. Check bridge inspection reports for accuracy and recommends bridge repair methods to Engineer 6. Designs retrofits for steel bridge members, temporary shoring, bridge deck repairs, bridge pile repairs, etc. Assist the Engineer 6 with the District Guardrail Repair contract management, coordinates with the guardrail contractor for repairs/replacements, communicates with Maintenance Specialist to obtain pictures and detail of guardrail location, records location and magnitude of repair, and submits all necessary repair and cost documentation to collect-on reimbursable claims. Assist the Engineer 6 with overseeing facility projects performed by contractors and District personnel to ensure facility projects are completed on schedule and under budget. Drafts plans and facility sketches, provides cost estimates, determines building specification to meet building codes, and provides innovative engineering design and construction ideas for District facility projects. Compiles information for request made by public and private agencies, officials, land owners, media, and department personnel regarding repair work, bridge and waterway closures, accidents, inspections, marine activities, and other bridge maintenance activities. Checks work performed by contractors and vendors. Assists in the design of proposed bridge projects and stage O studies. Reviews and recommends changes to plans and specifications for upcoming bridge projects that are designed by others. Attend plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development of plans and specifications on all types of bridge projects. May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal Counsel. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Position-Specific Details: Appointment type: This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job Appointment, Probationary, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty appointment. Career progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Compensation: These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as listed below. Engineer Intern 1 – $26.44 hourly / $2,115.20 bi-weekly Engineer Intern 2 – $28.29 hourly / $2,263.20 bi-weekly Engineer 3 – $33.39 hourly / $2,671.20 bi-weekly Engineer 4 – $36.90 hourly / $2,952.00 bi-weekly <p style="margin: 7.5pt 0 7.5pt 2
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.