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Engineer 7 - Traffic
$57.84 - $74.37 Hourly Full-time Posted Oct 2, 2026 · yesterday
Closes Oct 12, 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. The Engineer 7 - Traffic position is responsible for planning, analysis, design, inspection and inventory of traffic signal systems, signing, pavement markings, channelization and all associated traffic controls for all highways and urban streets, This position is in District 07 and reports to the ADA of Operations. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov
Career & cost-of-living context — Louisiana
Typical path: Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture
⚜ State of Louisiana classified position — applications typically run through the Louisiana Careers site, and many roles require a civil-service test score before you can be referred.
Living in Lake Charles, LA
- Median rent
- $1,070/mo
- Median home value
- $198,900
- Median household income
- $67,010/yr
- Population
- 245,973
HUD fair market rent (FY2026, Calcasieu Parish): $928/mo 1BR · $1,217/mo 2BR
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.