PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation, Structures Division, Design Section, is hiring a Professional Engineer in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will develop structural design documents and provide construction support services for highway construction projects; perform structural engineering analysis and design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and structural steel structures; perform structural analysis and design of transportation structures using the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Design Specifications. The role requires strong technical expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Qualifications

• Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Job Duties

• Plan, organize, schedule and oversee program/project activities by coordinating activities with other sections, divisions, and agencies to complete assignments on schedule and under budget.
  • Prepare reports, letters, memos, agreements, forms and notes to communicate information to others.
  • Review reports, letters, memos, agreements, forms and notes prepared by staff members for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations, policy and industry best practices.
  • Compile and present complex engineering information to management and in briefing meetings.
  • Attend public meetings and hearings to provide technical expertise to the public and other entities.
  • Write, review, negotiate and secure agreements with consultants and/or contractors and coordinate their activities as required.
  • Under general direction, incumbents perform professional engineering functions requiring the exercise of judgment in the analysis of complex data and the application of recognized engineering concepts and principles. Incumbents must analyze and resolve difficult problems that impact daily operations, make recommendations, and participate in the development of new policies, procedures and organizational areas or services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: engineering principles and practices; practical application of calculus, algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, logarithms, scientific notation, and statistics.
• Skills in: the principles of engineering design; computer software programs related to engineering.
• Ability to: perform advanced engineering calculations; make sound engineering judgments and decisions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; write technical and accurate engineering reports; interpret construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications and test results; analyze information to define a problem, identify relevant concerns or factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications; complete workload within established time frames; adapt to changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate; work independently with minimal direction; set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of the job responsibilities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, management, outside entities and the public; operate a personal computer and engineering software; review and approve the work of others.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retail: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Contact Information

Recruiter Contact Information: Stephanie Swanson - stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov