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Engineer 8 (Deputy Chief Engineer of Infrastructure and Finance)


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.


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Step into a leadership role with statewide impact as the Deputy Chief Engineer of Field Operations for the Louisiana Department of Health’s Eastern Districts. Overseeing all field operations across the New Orleans and Baton Rouge regions, this position plays a critical role in protecting public health through strategic oversight, technical leadership, and operational excellence. If you’re a seasoned engineering professional ready to lead teams, influence outcomes, and make a meaningful difference in Louisiana’s communities, this is your opportunity to lead where it matters most.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following, which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above:

Four years of licensed engineering experience; or

Eight years of professional engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.

A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.

There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

  • Directly supervising two District Engineers and field staff with implementation and management of the Safe Drinking Water Program and Community Sewage Program with the Bureau of Engineering Services.
  • Performing plans review within the assigned area for complex projects, backlogs, pilot studies, and other projects as directed by the Chief Engineer.
  • Directing and performing investigations in response to complaints and public inquiries.   
  • Performing activities during emergency operations to insure public health is protected during emergencies including but not limited to water and wastewater system infrastructure assessment, status reports to state and federal agencies, manning the ESF-12 desk at the State Emergency Operations Center.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health. 

Cost Center: 3262207530

Position Number(s): 174882

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER) 

Engineer 8 - $47.65 hr / $3,812.00 bi-weekly



How 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).  Resumes will not be 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. 


Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Date Posted
01/28/2026
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/216847
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Engineering
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