Roadway Design Engineer
Roadway Design Engineer
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Transportation Agency 27
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Job Description:
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:
- Participate in the design of various complex rural and municipal roadway construction projects including resurfacing and reconstruction projects.
- Perform the design of horizontal and vertical alignments roadway crosssections guardrail erosion control and other roadway features.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis design culverts storm sewers and other drainage features and prepare drainage structure crosssection plans.
- Compute wetland impacts and design mitigation sites.
- Perform design and analysis work to support the NEPA process.
- Prepare preliminary and final roadway construction project plans and other project deliverables.
- Draft miscellaneous design details.
- Prepare estimates of construction project quantities and costs.
- Perform data collection background research note reduction calculations analysis and documentation of engineering related decisions.
- Write project descriptions special provisions alternatives analysis and other project documents.
- Maintain project correspondence files and plans in an accurate and up to date condition.
- Prepare for and participate in project related meetings and field inspections.
- Coordinate several roadway design projects concurrently within the Division and Department including consultant engineers and public service agencies such as cities counties and utilities.
- Aid and assist other engineering personnel as necessary
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:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with transportation related focus.
- Educational experience and knowledge in the design of highways streets culverts and storm sewers.
- Educational experience and knowledge in the preparation of highway construction plans construction estimates highway construction highway inspection and highway surveying.
- Educational experience or other experience in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer ProjectWise and AASHTOware.
Other:
- Engineering degrees must be from an EAC/ABETaccredited program (or evaluated by NCEES as equivalent).
- Requires occasional out of town overnight travel.
- Valid drivers license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in the most current version of at least one CADD software platform (MicroStation AutoCAD etc..
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of AASHTOs A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets NDOTs Roadway Design Manual and Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.
- Strong organizational public relations and verbal and written communication 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
