Digital Project Construction Unit Head (Professional Engineer II)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Professional Engineer to lead the Digital Project Construction Unit, assisting with statewide Digital Project Delivery. This role involves engineering assignments and bridging gaps between design and construction execution.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a Professional Engineer license in Nebraska, and strong communication skills. Preferred candidates will have additional experience and leadership abilities. Comprehensive compensation package including benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and one year of professional level engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Nebraska or ability to obtain it.
• Valid driver’s license; travel, including limited overnight travel, required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex professional engineering assignments to bridge data gap.
• Extract, cleanse and reconstruct raw 3-D design models.
• Serve as statewide technical expert for construction digital delivery technologies.
• Design, update, and deliver technical curricula and workshops.
• Train personnel on 3-D models and mobile inspection applications.

Skills

Civil engineering theories

Highway construction

Maintenance

Computer-aided design

Geographic information systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Overview

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Professional Engineer to serve as Digital Project Construction Unit Head to assist in implementing Digital Project Delivery statewide.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex professional engineering assignments to bridge the data gap between pre‑construction design and field construction execution.
• Extract, cleanse and reconstruct raw 3‑D design models into construction‑technology‑ready formats and AMG surfaces, resolving geometric anomalies and ensuring proper alignment attributes.
• Serve as the statewide technical expert and training lead for construction digital delivery technologies and established SOPs.
• Design, update, and deliver technical curricula, hands‑on workshops, and documentation for Professional Engineers, Project Managers, EITs, technicians, and external consultants.
• Train personnel on 3‑D models, rover units, and mobile inspection applications used in the field and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and one year of professional‑level engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Nebraska or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license; travel, including limited overnight travel, is required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing engineering functions.
• Demonstrated experience using total quality management principles and decision‑making.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering theories, highway construction, maintenance, and materials, and related computer‑aided design and geographic information systems.
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws and agency standards, read and evaluate engineering plans, and develop procedures and logical workflows.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, and direct work of unit staff; provide direction and expertise to other engineering professionals and technicians; evaluate team performance.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with contractors, consultants, government officials, and the public.

Benefits

State employees receive a comprehensive compensation package, including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.