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Investigation to increase productivity and retention of young engineers : final report.

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  • Alternative Title:
    Investigation to increase productivity and retention of young engineers.
  • Creators:
    Mann, Lawrence
  • Corporate Creators:
    Louisiana State University. Dept. of Industrial Engineering
  • Corporate Contributors:
    Louisiana Transportation Research Center
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  • Publication/ Report Number:
    FHWA/LA/88/220
  • Resource Type:
    Tech Report
  • Geographical Coverage:
    Louisiana
  • Corporate Publisher:
    Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
  • Abstract:
    This study was undertaken to address the problem of rapid turnover of young engineers in Louisiana DOTD. Research has indicated that a program to professionalize engineering positions has been successful in other states.

    Based on successful experiences elsewhere, a process has been suggested here, called the Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP). The ERDP includes a formalized rotation plan so that every new engineer is exposed to each major engineering section in order to learn the department's responsibilities and opportunities. At the end of rotation, the engineer and the Louisiana DOTD can then make an informed decision as to where it is best for the engineer to begin his career.

    To further motivate the engineer (old as well as new), a formal continuing education program should be created to allow technical employees to increase their skills and prepare them to move into management. The Louisiana DOTD is a technical organization and it needs technical managers. The continuing education program should facilitate every engineer's becoming a professional registrant.

    A formalized appraisal scheme to judge the program as well as the individual is suggested. Additionally, a training program is suggested so that supervisors can be better positioned to work with the ERDP.

    In order to ensure maximum effectiveness, a program coordinator is suggested and a list of tasks in which he should become involved is enumerated.

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