PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Professional Engineer located in Sparks, NV. Incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and approving temporary traffic control plans for construction contracts; encroachment permits; and special events and become an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified Traffic Control Supervisor. Incumbent will review and comment on traffic impact studies for developments in District 2; assist in the determination of required design; and recommend mitigations for access into NDOT right-of-way. Incumbent will perform analysis of intersection control evaluations; road safety audits; corridor studies; and other engineering/planning documents to support the decision-making process for proposed operational and safety improvements on District 2 roadways. Incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on civil improvement plans for encroachment permits in NDOT right-of-way; producing plans and specifications for traffic-related district contracts; and working with contractors to administer those contracts. Incumbent will review and respond to customer comments regarding traffic operations in District 2; if modifications are needed, they will coordinate implementation of improvements.

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. Under general direction, incumbents perform professional engineering functions requiring the exercise of judgment in the analysis of complex data and the application of recognized engineering concepts and principles. Incumbents must 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. Ability 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

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.

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