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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer 5 in Lafayette, Louisiana
Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer 5
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Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer 5
Salary
$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location
Lafayette, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OPH/PTT/218321
Department
LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date
03/04/2026
Closing Date
3/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
This position may be filled in the following parishes: Calcasieu, Lafayette
Step into a highly specialized role where science, engineering, and public health intersect to protect communities across Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to independently apply advanced engineering expertise and multidisciplinary knowledge—including microbiology, epidemiology, chemistry, and computer science—to regulate water and wastewater systems and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
You’ll conduct field inspections, investigations, and technical evaluations that directly safeguard public health, working both in the field and across regions statewide. If you thrive in complex, mission-driven environments and are ready to use your technical expertise to make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and protect the health of communities throughout the state.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=109160) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Analyzes and implements public health engineering activities related to public water supplies, wastewater facilities, and other environmental systems to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Conducts surveys, inspections, and technical evaluations of water and wastewater facilities to protect public health and ensure adherence to the State Sanitary Code, Louisiana Revised Statutes, and federal environmental laws.
Investigates public complaints and operational deficiencies, performs enforcement surveys, identifies violations, and develops recommendations for corrective actions and formal compliance orders.
Reviews and approves complex engineering plans and specifications for proposed or modified water and wastewater facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding public health and financial integrity.
Prepares detailed technical reports, enforcement documentation, and formal correspondence to public officials, system owners, consulting engineers, and other stakeholders regarding findings and required corrective measures.
Serves as a local technical authority in public health engineering by providing expert guidance and functional supervision to engineers, architects, operators, sanitarians, and public officials on regulatory interpretation and system improvements.
Participates in and supports special studies and environmental investigations, including pollution source identification and river/stream surveys, while maintaining accurate engineering data and environmental records affecting community health.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / Multiple Parishes: Calcasieu, Lafayette
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3262208510
Position Number(s): 50621808
Career Progression: This position may be filled as anEngineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, 2, Engineer 3, 4 or 5determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: For the Engineer Intern 1 – Engineer 5, these positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) starting salary of:
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 Engineer 5 - $39.48 hourly / $3,158.40 bi-weeklyHow To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS)?
Yes
No
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If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, what is the state that issued your certificate, your certificate number, and the date of issuance of your certificate? if you answered 'No', enter N/A
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Do you possess a current license to practice Professional Engineering (PE), issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) or any other state's professional engineering licensing board?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, the original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, please type N/A.
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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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