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District 08-UNIT 208 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/163342/CI14/09.08.26-JC
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:
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.
Help ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performing field inspections, materials observation, and construction documentation on active roadway, bridge, and drainage projects.
No prior construction inspection experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Construction Inspector job series.
This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.
Positions are located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 208 and report to Construction Inspector Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
Job Duties:
Depending on level and assignment, Construction Inspectors may:
- Assist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities;
- Review and document material deliveries and quantities (including haul tickets and load tickets);
- Perform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision;
- Observe contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions;
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including field notes, diaries, test reports, and estimates;
- Enter construction project data into required systems (e.g., Site Manager or other DOTD applications);
- Participate in required training and structured certification programs;
- Support public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed;
- Assist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation:
Construction Inspector 1 – $31,158.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Construction Inspector 2 – $35,672.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Construction Inspector 3 – $40,830.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Construction Inspector 4 – $46,738.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled as Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 based on qualifications and agency needs.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Steve Buskie
Project Engineer
318-487-5717
Steve.Buskie@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
About this Job
District 08-UNIT 208 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/163342/CI14/09.08.26-JC
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:
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.
Help ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performing field inspections, materials observation, and construction documentation on active roadway, bridge, and drainage projects.
No prior construction inspection experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Construction Inspector job series.
This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.
Positions are located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 208 and report to Construction Inspector Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
Job Duties:
Depending on level and assignment, Construction Inspectors may:
- Assist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities;
- Review and document material deliveries and quantities (including haul tickets and load tickets);
- Perform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision;
- Observe contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions;
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including field notes, diaries, test reports, and estimates;
- Enter construction project data into required systems (e.g., Site Manager or other DOTD applications);
- Participate in required training and structured certification programs;
- Support public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed;
- Assist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation:
Construction Inspector 1 – $31,158.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Construction Inspector 2 – $35,672.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Construction Inspector 3 – $40,830.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Construction Inspector 4 – $46,738.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled as Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 based on qualifications and agency needs.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Steve Buskie
Project Engineer
318-487-5717
Steve.Buskie@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Construction Engineer petitions when the degree field doesn't directly match the role. A civil or structural engineering degree is the cleanest fit. Construction management degrees have been approved but face more RFEs, so gather documentation showing technical coursework overlap.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Construction Engineer roles. Firms with recent LCA history already understand the H-1B process, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified filing activity.
Flag PE licensure requirements before accepting offers
Some Construction Engineer roles require a Professional Engineer license for the H-1B specialty occupation argument to hold. Confirm whether the offered position mandates PE licensure and, if so, whether your home-country credentials qualify for NCEES comity review before USCIS filing begins.
Align your prevailing wage tier to the actual job duties
DOL assigns Construction Engineer wages across four levels based on complexity and supervision. Employers sometimes underprice the role at Level 1 to reduce wage obligations, which can trigger RFEs if your duties clearly reflect Level 2 or 3 work. Review your job description against OFLC Wage Search wage tiers.
Negotiate a premium processing clause into your offer
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months, which creates project staffing gaps on active construction timelines. Ask your employer to commit to USCIS premium processing in writing before signing. This guarantees a 15-business-day decision window and protects both sides if a project start date is firm.
Account for the October 1 cap-subject start date constraint
Cap-subject H-1B approvals don't allow work until October 1, regardless of when USCIS approves the petition. If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your EAD expiration date doesn't fall before October 1 and that cap-gap protection covers any gap period under your F-1 status.
H-1B Visa Construction Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties demand theoretical and practical application of that degree. Roles blending construction management with general supervision draw more scrutiny than positions requiring licensed engineering judgment on technical problems.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Engineers?
General contractors, civil engineering consulting firms, infrastructure developers, and public agencies are the most common sponsors. Firms working on federal or large-scale municipal projects tend to have established immigration processes. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Construction Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation and location.
Can a Construction Engineer on OPT switch to H-1B without leaving the U.S.?
Yes. Your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition during the April registration window, and if selected, you change status from F-1 OPT to H-1B effective October 1. Cap-gap protection automatically extends your F-1 work authorization if your OPT EAD expires between April 1 and September 30 while the petition is pending or approved.
Does a Professional Engineer license affect the H-1B petition for Construction Engineers?
It strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly. A PE license signals that a state licensing board has verified your engineering qualifications, which supports the claim that the role requires specialized degree-level knowledge. If the job description lists PE licensure as required or preferred, USCIS will weigh that heavily in determining whether the position qualifies.
What happens to H-1B status if a construction project ends before the visa period expires?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the project end date, during which you can remain in the U.S. and pursue a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. The transfer petition must be filed within that 60-day window. Your H-1B approval and remaining authorized period carry over to the new employer once USCIS accepts the transfer filing.