Highway Designer II

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.661

Job Posting:

JR2026- Highway Designer II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

As a Highway Designer II in the Plan Development Unit (PDU) at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) you will utilize CAD software to produce plan sets for complex highway projects and related civil or transportation engineering projects.

We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
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
Employer-paid $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
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking

JOB DUTIES

PDUs mission is to create check and compile plans in a timely manner to meet the project delivery goals of NDOT. PDU works with several Divisions within NDOT to create and compile the final plan set. The project can then be let and built to meet the asset management and safety goals of the department.

Responsibilities include:

Support the Roadway Design Division by creating CAD files for sheet creation including the title sheet summary of quantities sheets typical cross sections sheets plan and profile sheets etc. These files are used from preliminary through letting plans for all Roadway design Projects.
Create Title Sheet and Summary of Quantities sheets for all other NDOT projects including Local Projects & Consultant Design Projects.
Conduct QA/QC check of plan sets from preliminary through PS&E Turn-in checking for adherence to NDOT standards and practices.
Compile the final plan set PDF file for PS&E Turn-in.
Communicate effectively with people in the department.
After the required skill has been achieved assist coworkers in creating plans following the guidelines set by NDOT.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Coursework training or experience in design drafting engineering highway construction or other construction fields using CADD applications and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a recognized two-year Technical Community College.
Education or experience in Civil Drafting with MicroStation OpenRoads or AutoCAD.
Experience in Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.

Other:Regular and reliable attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Knowledge of NDOTs standards and practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office MicroStation OpenRoads or AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Proficient in applying Computer-Aided Design technology to Roadway
Plans and Standard or Special Plans.
Ability to read and create highway project plan sets.
Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Transportation - Agency 27Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$23.661Job Posting:JR2026- Highway Designer II (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):0Job Description:As a Highway Designer II in the Plan De...