Staff Engineer/Engineer-in-Training

USA:ID:Lewiston | Transportation | Full Time 31.75 - 40.56 USD per hour Apply before November 16, 2026 Description State of Idaho Idaho Transportation Department NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date. STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho's external career website will duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position. Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work. The Idaho Transportation Department is looking to fill a key engineering position in our Design/Construction Groupfor our District 2, Lewiston office . The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the design and construction of highway projects, from inception to final completion. Idaho Transportation Department Engineering positions are part of the Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL) Horizontal Career Path. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, achievement of team goals and agency goals, there will be opportunities to progress through the appropriate steps. As a licensed professional engineer, you will enter at theStaff Engineer level. As an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) you will enter at the Engineer Intern level. After successful completion of each step, wages may increase as outlined below: Technical Engineer Services Leader - completion wage: $44.91 Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL) engineers are considered fully competent professional engineers, capable of performing all the conventional aspects of engineering of the functional areas of responsibility of the discipline involved. Candidates will be expected to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve problems encountered. Some positions involve extensive travel and frequent overnight stays; being on call and responding to emergencies at any time. The physical ability to walk over rough terrain, climb ladders and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is required. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is a positive attribute. The successful candidate will be required to pass a driver's record review.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work, as part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements Requires a broad knowledge of precedents of engineering discipline May supervise professional staff and/or a large number of technical staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR STAFF LEVEL

Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE); or eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12 Experience: analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards Valid driver's license

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERN LEVEL ENGINEERS

Candidates must meet one of the following criteriawithin 6 months of employment offer: (One of the three bulleted criteria below must be completed before the start of employment) Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-In-Training OR Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) OR graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)PLUSverification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Valid driver's license

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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BENEFITS

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY/TTD: 711), or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Idaho