Roadway Engineer - Consultant Coordinator

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$34.857

Job Posting:

JRRoadway Engineer Consultant Coordinator (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you interested in working on a variety of projects with people from different teams and backgrounds Then come join our team at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)!

Our Consultant Coordinator position will engage you on projects from maintenance to new construction while working with a variety of groups from consultants to our environmental teams and our Districts. You will gain valuable experience learning how NDOT takes projects from concept to construction and providing safe and reliable transportation systems to the traveling public.

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation we reward your hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Statematched retirement contribution of 156
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
A culture that embraces worklife balance
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79 employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employerpaid $20000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Supportive and friendly teammates
Free parking

Pay range is $34.857 $51.383 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

If unable to fill at the Professional Engineer I level will consider applicants at the Engineer level which requires a bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment. Pay rate for this classification is $30.577 per hour.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate project programming documents to assist in the development of scopes of services and maintain project schedule.
• Review project programming documents. Monitor the completion of legal agreements and contracts for NDOT consultants railroads and utility companies.
• Review road street and bridge project plans and computations submitted by the consultant for conformance to NDOT standards policies and generally accepted design and construction principles.
• Represent NDOT Roadway Design at preprogramming project and environmental scoping progress coordination planinhand and public meetings often conducted at project sites.
• Monitor the progress of assigned projects from initiation to letting.
• Identify and assess risks to project delivery and coordinate with the necessary agency staff to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Review various documents produced during the design phase for accuracy and completion.
• Prepare reports for management review.
• Review project quantities and submit for preparation of project cost estimates.
• Review requests for proposals and all required consultant selection documentation to ensure project details are accurate.
• Review road street and bridge project plans and computations submitted by the consultant for conformance to NDOT standards policies and generally accepted design and construction principles.
• Advise the Consultant of nonconformance issues documentation requirements information needs and requested plan changes.
• Aid the Consultant in addressing design construction compliance or related issues that arise during any phase of the Roadway Design project; facilitate reasonable determinations and beneficial solutions to the issues.
• Maintain Roadway Design project master files and electronic databases to ensure required correspondence concurrences permits authorizations agreements and documents are present and organized.
• Prepare Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) submittal package for review by the NDOT Construction Division PS&E Section; coordinate PS&E required changes to the contract documents with the Consultant.
• Contact and discuss project progress with the consultant to maintain status updates for key project activities; review status and discuss options with the consultant to meet scheduled deadlines and to ensure Roadway Design projects proceed toward project delivery.
• Participate in NDOT agency division and section meetings as needed.
• Complete special projects such as process reviews as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineer: Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.

Professional Engineer I: Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline. Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E. license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at the time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska.
• Five years experience in roadway design and/or highway construction.
• Experience in project coordination and scheduling.
• Prior experience leading and/or assisting in the development of projects being prepared for a NEPA Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment.
• Experience communicating technical information and instructions to diverse groups including internal and external teammates at all levels the public and representatives of other governmental branches and jurisdictions.

Other:

• Engineering degrees must be from an EAC/ABETaccredited program (or evaluated by NCEES as equivalent).
• Overnight travel will be required on occasion.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

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