Engineering Technician I - Field Inspector & Surveying

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring for an Engineering Tech 1 as an underfill for an Engineering Tech 3 located in Las Vegas within the Construction Division on crew 901.

The incumbent will work in the field performing required construction inspections, testing, and surveying; complete field and office work to assure contractor's work is documented per the specifications and quantities for prompt contractor payment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in performing field and laboratory tests and setting up equipment; gather and compile data, analyze technical problems, conduct research, and analyze data gathered to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Assist engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public and private business regarding water rights ownership, bid documents, contract plans, right-of-way plans, acquisition and disposal documentation, contract specifications, test results and federal and State guidelines and procedures; review, prioritize, research and prepare information in appropriate format.
• Perform technical research to ensure department programs, testing methods, policies and procedures comply with federal and State requirements; review technical documents, analyze and interpret data and note discrepancies; verify areas of noncompliance against agency records and contact appropriate parties when discrepancies arise; make recommendations to correct problems and/or revise existing policies, procedures or methods.
• Maintain records and contract documents in accordance with established filing system; enter data into computer system for analysis and review construction, water rights and contract documents and/or plan specifications; check applications and technical reports for completeness, clarity and conformance to department guidelines and federal and State policies and procedures.
• Perform field inspections of construction projects, well locations and water use, material equipment, property lines and boundaries, right-of-way mapping and safety barriers; review and interpret construction plans, water rights records of survey and specifications to determine compliance; perform field measurements and record data; provide information, discuss problems and recommend solutions to contractors, professionals, property owners, department personnel and the general public; make recommendations and document the inspection process for future reference, payment of contract billings and to meet federal and State requirements.

Skills

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring for an Engineering Tech 1 as an underfill for an Engineering Tech 3 located in Las Vegas within the Construction Division on crew 901.

The incumbent will work in the field performing required construction inspections, testing, and surveying; complete field and office work to assure contractor's work is documented per the specifications and quantities for prompt contractor payment.