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Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer 5 (Regional Engineer)


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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Be at the forefront of protecting public health through engineering excellence. This highly responsible professional engineering role applies advanced technical expertise and scientific principles to prevent and control the transmission of communicable diseases related to drinking water and domestic wastewater systems. You’ll tackle complex, specialized challenges with a high level of independence, making critical decisions that directly safeguard communities across the state. If you’re an experienced engineer ready to use your skills where they truly matter, this role offers purpose, impact, and professional trust.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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

  • Analyze/Implement environmental activities needed within the complete scope of public health engineering activities for the Central Louisiana Region.
  • Conducts surveys and evaluations of water and wastewater facilities using specialized public health engineering expertise to ensure protection of the public health and compliance with Federal and State Laws and regulation.
  • Performs the review and approval of highly technical engineering plans and specifications for proposed water and wastewater facilities submitted by engineers and architects.
  • Provides functional supervision and technical assistance to consulting engineers, architects, sanitarians, water and wastewater operators and public and elected officials regarding water and wastewater concerns.
  • Assists with collection of and monitors the interpretation of chemical and bacteriological analytical data, the evaluation of public health risks associated with the analysis results, and the recommendations of treatment practices or processes to achieve compliance with relevant Safe Drinking Water Rules.
  • Coordinates/performs regional public health engineering responses to natural and man-made emergencies, such as floods, hurricanes, freezes, back-siphonage events involving chemical contaminants, acts of terrorism, outbreaks of communicable diseases, etc.,

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / Ouachita Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262208510

Position Number(s): 67929

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1 or 2, Engineer 3, 4 or 5 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

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

     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-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/216848
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Monroe, LA 70802
Category
Internship/Fellowship
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