Engineer 4
Salary
$5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
422-222466-GF
Department
DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Mission Statement of the Office of State Fire Marshal: To uphold the law and provide for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion, to ensure the safety of our citizens in the constructed environment, to provide equal access to disabled individuals and to promote the efficient use of energy in commercial buildings. This position location is TBD.
This advanced engineering role leads critical evaluations of complex facilities and infrastructure systems, ensuring mechanical and electrical components meet design standards, operational needs, and safety requirements. The Engineer 4 conducts in-depth field inspections, analyzes construction and repair needs, and develops high-level recommendations for system improvements. This position plays a key role in reviewing project feasibility, validating cost-benefit analyses, and guiding engineering planning and project execution from concept through completion. Serving as a technical authority, the Engineer 4 collaborates with construction teams, architects, and contractors to ensure quality workmanship, compliance with specifications, and successful delivery of major capital projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
One year of licensed engineering experience; or
Five years of professional engineering experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A masters 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 engineers 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Acts as consultant for the state as it relates to the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire, smoke, explosion, and panic.
Identifies, evaluates and determines the adequacy of the life safety systems in buildings. Life safety systems are comprised of the protection of structural systems, protection and integrity of egress systems, evaluation of mechanical, electrical, automatic fire suppression systems, fire protective signaling systems, design of smoke removal systems, and identification of unique hazards within a building.
Evaluates handicapped accessibility requirements as promulgated by the state legislature and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC).
Evaluates the Energy Codes as promulgated by the LSUCCC and/or State Legislature where applicable.
Consults and provides recommendations on construction projects by directing and overseeing architects, owners, contractors, state agencies, etc., and the general public in the proper design of all new and renovated work to all public and privately owned buildings so that they will comply with the state adopted laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Assists architects, engineers, builders and building owners in the development of alternatives to achieve an equivalent level of safety as that intended by the adopted laws, codes, rules and regulations.
On projects where no architect or engineer is required by law, consults and recommends to building owners alterative solutions to code requirements.
Reviews construction documents for general compliance with the adopted laws, rules, and codes.
Reviews construction documents for general compliance with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment, Probational, Promotion
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: Will be determined in accordance with the applicant's qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
For more information, please contact:
Department of Public Safety
Attn: Human Resources/Genae Flowers
P.O. Box 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fax: 225-925-3970
DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A.
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: CE 3700 - Introduction to Civil Engineering - 3 hrs - LSU
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Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A." NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete.
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AD: Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?
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DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TT: Testing and Troubleshooting - How do you identify and resolve technical or system issues?
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TT: Testing and Troubleshooting - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Have you completed six or more semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics?
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AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?
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Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes. Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.
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Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm