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Los Angeles Department of Transportation 

Exempt Opportunity 

Student Engineer II & Student Engineer III

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is accepting applications for Student Engineer II and Student Engineer III in the Bureau of Design and Construction Management and the District Operations Bureau. There will be various positions available, and they may be assigned to any of the following offices*:

  • East Valley District Office: 6262 Van Nuys Bl, Ste. 320, Van Nuys, CA 91401 
  • Central District Office: 100 S. Main Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 
  • Design Division: 100 S. Main Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012

*Assignments will be determined by management, and provided with job offers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

  • Perform AutoCAD using GIS based information to prepare traffic signal and striping base maps, condition diagrams, area maps, signal and geometric design plans, interconnect plans, and other engineering plans; 
  • Research existing City records, plans, profiles and maps data concerning areas to be drawn, and to obtain information from other public agencies and other sources, as required for the preparation of plans and drawings; 
  • Conduct field checks of traffic control and roadway conditions necessary to complete base conditions for plans, or to verify completion of work designated on plans; 
  • Assist with screening of incoming requests, scanning documents, uploading them into a computer database; Use Microsoft Office software to create correspondence, reports, tables, graphs, and presentations; 
  • Assist with maintaining and updating office records and files, uploading and storing plans and other documents, making copies of public records, preparing documents for mail out; 
  • Assist with engineering field investigations, collect traffic data, conduct measurements at various locations, prepare work orders for traffic control devices; 
  • Review and evaluate requests for accessible parking zones, and prepare work orders to implement any approved zones; 
  • Using city vehicle to conduct field investigations, deliver/pick up materials from maintenance yards, department main office, or other City offices, or run routine errands; 
  • Perform other related duties and other assigned duties for training purposes or in response to technological changes or emergencies.

 

Work Schedule:

Work hours are expected to fall between 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Location will vary depending on assignment. Work assignments may be made on an as needed basis, with the number of days employees are required to work each month varying based on Departmental needs and the employee’s availability. The exact work schedule will be determined upon hire based on operational needs and the employee’s availability.

 

Compensation:

The current rate of pay for Student Engineer II is $25.71 per hour and Student Engineer III is $27.23 per hour.

 

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

  • Student Engineer II: Completed two academic years of training in a school of engineering. 
  • Student Engineer III: completed three academic years of training in a school of engineering.

Desirable Qualifications: 

  • Candidates for the drafting positions in the Design Division should have taken engineering computer aided drafting and must be familiar with AutoCad software, or equivalent. (Lack of AutoCad experience will not disqualify the candidates from any of the other six positions) 
  • Must have good written and oral communication skills Experience with operating office equipment, including a personal computer, photocopier, and a scanner 
  • Experience with Microsoft Offices suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
  • Must be able to provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States 
  • Possess a valid California Class "C" driver license 
  • Able to commit at least 10-20 hours per week, during regular office hours for the District Office positions, and at least 16 hours per week for the Design Division positions.

Selection Process:

The Department may initially screen candidates through a review of qualifications, applications, and resumes to identify the most qualified applicants for interviews. Final selection may include a written exercise, oral interview, simulation exercise, or other assessment of candidates' knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit a resume, completed City application, unofficial transcripts, and their school schedule in PDF using the Google Site below:

Click here to access the Google Report-in Site

Deadline to Apply: Friday, November 20, 2026 by 4pm**

**Filing period may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Late submissions or appeals will not be accepted. Please note that your application will be held between 6-months to 1-year.

Note: This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. Upon hire, the selected candidate must show proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.