Associate Engineer

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work after 6 months

Competitive benefits package

Flexible leave & retirement plan

Job summary

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County is seeking an Associate Engineer to assist in evaluating, developing, and coordinating transportation-related activities. The role supports professional engineers and traffic operation staff on the Transportation Operations Team, applying modern engineering principles to meet program objectives.

Ideal candidate has at least two years in transportation/traffic engineering, a four-year civil engineering degree, and the ability to qualify for Engineer-in-Training

Qualifications

• 2+ years in transportation/traffic engineering.
• Civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Ability to qualify for Engineer-in-Training certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation, development, and coordination of transportation activities.
• Support traffic operation engineering on the Transportation Operations Team.
• Apply current engineering principles to achieve program objectives.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Roadway design

Intersections analysis

Traffic studies

ITS concepts

Budget management

Signing & pavement markings

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices)

Job description

The City of Lincoln Department of Transportation and Utilities is seeking a skilled, motivated, and highly responsible individual to assist in the evaluation, development, and coordination of various transportation-related activities. This position offers an opportunity to positively impact the City of Lincoln and to gain progressive experience in transportation engineering.

The Department’s mission is to responsibly deliver, enhance and maintain vital infrastructure and services for the good of our community. Associate Engineer will be responsible for upholding this mission by supporting professional engineers and other technical staff engaged in traffic operation engineering on Transportation’s Transportation Operations Team. This includes resolving problems of advanced professional and technical nature and using current transportation/traffic engineering principles and practices to achieve specific goals and program objectives. More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU.

Lincoln is a growing City of close to 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City consistently earns top national rankings for its quality of life and its economy. This State Capital and college town offers the excitement of a big city with the convenience and friendliness of small-town living. Residents are proud of the city’s award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "happiest City in America".

Benefits and Perks

• The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, and employer matched retirement plan.


• The City also offers excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off.


• Remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisors.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

Progressive experience of 2 or more years with primary focus in transportation and/or traffic engineering. General knowledge of roadway/intersection design, round about analysis and design, traffic studies, traffic signal system design and operations, capacity analysis, signing and pavement markings, Intelligent Transportation Systems, budget management, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field


• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.


• Ability to qualify for Engineer-in-Training certification.