Engineering Manager(DOT/D4 #20010)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Transportation seeks a licensed professional engineer to oversee the District Traffic Section and manage access for new developments. The role includes maintaining traffic operations across state rights-of-way, reviewing project scopes, and developing construction and maintenance plans for new projects.

You will analyze road segments and intersections, prepare technical reports, and coordinate with federal and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline with licensure.
• Five years of engineering experience required, one year as a PE preferred.
• If needed, nine years combined education/experience may substitute for the formal education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the District Traffic Section.
• Manage Access Management and permitting for new developments.
• Maintain traffic within State rights-of-way including guardrails, signing, striping, pavement markings, signals, and other roadway features.
• Conduct proactive analysis and evaluation of road segments and intersections; review scoping reports for planned projects.
• Develop and/or review construction and maintenance plans for new projects; provide input to scoping reports.

Skills

Traffic Engineer

Highway design & construction

Agency coordination

Technical reports & scoping reports

Cost estimates & quantities

Education

B.S. in engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

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New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.

Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.

Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date

Why does the job exist?

Position will oversee the District Traffic Section. Position is responsible for Access Management, through the permitting process for new developments.

How does it get done?

Position is responsible for the Traffic Operations Program, including maintenance of traffic for all work within State rights-of-way, guardrail, signing, striping, pavement markings, signals, and other miscellaneous roadway features. Position is responsible for the Transportation Program, including the proactive analysis and evaluation of existing road segments, intersections, ramps, and reviewing and providing input to scoping reports for planned projects, and developing and/or reviewing proposed construction and maintenance plans for new projects. All applicants must be licensed in accordance with Engineering and Surveying Practice Act, Sections 61-23-1 through 61-23-32 NMSA 1978 and 16.39.1 through 16.39.8 NMAC, as applicable

Who are the customers?

The traveling public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience:

• as a Traffic Engineer
• in engineering highway design and/or highway construction projects
• working and assisting in the coordination with other agencies such as federal and local government agencies
• writing technical reports and/or scoping reports for highway construction projects
• creating and reviewing cost estimates, construction quantities and/or proposed as-built plans

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.

Employment Requirements

Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.