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Bridge Design Engineer (Civil Engineer) - Engineer 3 - Engineer 5

DOTD-Engineering & Operations · Baton Rouge, LA

$38.54 - $49.55 Hourly Posted Oct 6, 2026 · yesterday Closes Oct 13, 2026
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At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. DOTD is seeking an experienced Bridge and Structural Design Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through bridge and structural design, bridge preservation, load rating, plan development, and technical support for transportation infrastructure projects. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews. Depending on level and assignment, Engineer 3 – Engineer 5 may: Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects. Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details. Performs or assists with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or bridge preservation activities. Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects. Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and other internal or external partners.

Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov

Pay & demand for Civil Engineers in Louisiana

This listing pays about $91,614/yr (midpoint) — around the 37th percentile for Civil Engineers in Louisiana: a typical pay range.

10th median 90th
Employed in Louisiana
3,780
Share of LA jobs
1.95 per 1,000

Typical path: Bachelor's in civil engineering; EIT→PE licensure track

Living in Baton Rouge, LA

Median rent
$1,108/mo
Median home value
$232,300
Median household income
$68,910/yr
Population
871,379

A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 6.9 months of median rent here.

HUD fair market rent (FY2026, East Baton Rouge Parish): $1,064/mo 1BR · $1,204/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 16% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.

Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 172051 — Civil Engineers. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.

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