Associate Engineer I: Field QA & Inspections (Travel)

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for a Staff 1, Associate Engineer in Elko, NV. The role focuses on quality assurance program management for field testing, training, certification, and on-site audits. Travel up to 50% across the state is required.

Incumbents must obtain NAQTC and ACI certifications within the first year and work under supervision to support independent assurance activities and field labs. This on-site position does not offer remote work options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry applied to engineering problems.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices in project work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, analysis and inspection of construction and maintenance of transportation and highway systems, bridges, and other structures.
• Design and analyze traffic systems including traffic signal systems, highway lighting systems, traffic striping detail and overhead traffic sign support structures.
• Design and evaluate pavement structural sections for new and existing roadways; develop new structural section or rehabilitation strategy.
• Perform technical and statutory review of water right applications; assist in hearings, preparing draft State Engineer Rulings and administer water rights including water allocation, inventories, and distribution.
• Provide water quality clearance for highway projects including technical reports for environmental impact statements and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; assess air quality and hazardous waste.
• Review applications, oversee inspections, and recommend enforcement action for facilities subject to federal and state regulations governing wastewater, air pollution, solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation; review designs of pollution control systems and remediation projects.
• Identify new/rehabilitated bridges and map locations for scheduling; review bridge plans; participate in on-site inspections to gather field data and prepare final reports.
• Conduct on-site highway construction inspections and prepare final reports including the Construction Engineering Manpower Management System (CEMMS).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Algebra/geometry application

Engineering principles

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Engineer Intern certification

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for a Staff 1, Associate Engineer in Elko, NV. The role focuses on quality assurance program management for field testing, training, certification, and on-site audits. Travel up to 50% across the state is required.

Incumbents must obtain NAQTC and ACI certifications within the first year and work under supervision to support independent assurance activities and field labs. This on-site position does not offer remote work options.