Associate Engineer

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

Job summary

The City of Lincoln/Lancaster County is seeking an Associate Engineer to assist in the evaluation, development, and coordination of transportation-related activities. The role supports professional engineers on traffic operation projects and applies transportation engineering principles to meet program objectives.

Minimum qualifications include a civil engineering degree, 2+ years of transportation/traffic experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to qualify for Engineer-in-Training

Qualifications

• Progressive experience of 2+ years in transportation/traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of roadway/intersection design, roundabout analysis/design, traffic studies, signal design/operations, capacity analysis, signing and pavement markings, ITS, budget management, and MUTCD.

Responsibilities

• Support professional engineers and technical staff on traffic operation projects.
• Evaluate, develop, and coordinate transportation-related activities to meet program objectives.
• Apply transportation engineering principles to practical city projects.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Traffic operations

Roadway design

Traffic studies

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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. The 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".

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.