PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Job Summary The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Professional Engineer located in Carson City, NV in the Materials Division. The position will oversee all concrete operations within Nevada Department of Transportation Right‑of‑Way, review and approve or deny Concrete Quality Control Plans and construction concrete materials submittals, participate on the Qualified Product List committee to set standards and pre‑certify concrete related materials, attend design and construction meetings and provide recommendations, issue Contract Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Memos to construction crews reporting their field scans for pavement thickness and dowel bar spacing, visit the field to recommend, assess, and inspect concrete construction, troubleshoot construction concrete issues and formulate solutions, review plans, specifications and estimates, and provide engineering recommendations. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. This position is on‑site and does not offer remote work options. Licensed professional engineers engage in the practice of professional engineering which includes, but is not limited to, professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data, and responsibility for supervision of construction or operations in connection with public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, and projects wherein the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned. Duties and responsibilities require independent control and direction, and the use of initiative, skill and judgment applied to the research or design of professional engineering work. All positions in this series require licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. 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. Perform professional engineering functions requiring the exercise of judgment in the analysis of complex data and the application of recognized engineering concepts and principles. 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. Abilities 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. Recruiter Contact Information Kristen Burke – View email address on click.appcast.io Benefits Include 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. Retirement: 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. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication. 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. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU). The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nevada