On-Site Professional Engineer – Nevada Public Projects

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

State of Nevada (Nevada Department of Transportation) in Elko, NV seeks a Professional Engineer to supervise district projects and coordinate with crews, traffic engineers, and consultants for successful delivery. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, scenario planning, and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires PE licensure, strong technical judgment, and the ability to oversee budgets and schedules while collaborating with multiple NDOT divisions; on-site work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Ability to manage district-level projects and coordinate with multiple divisions.
• Strong communication and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule and oversee program/project activities by coordinating activities with other sections, divisions, and agencies to complete assignments on schedule and under budget.
• Prepare reports, letters, memos, agreements, forms and notes to communicate information to others; review reports, letters, memos, agreements, forms and notes prepared by staff members for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations, policy and industry best practices.
• Compile and present complex engineering information to management and in briefing meetings.
• Attend public meetings and hearings to provide technical expertise to the public and other entities.
• Write, review, negotiate and secure agreements with consultants and/or contractors and coordinate their activities as required.
• Under general direction, incumbents perform professional engineering functions requiring the exercise of judgment in the analysis of complex data and the application of recognized engineering concepts and principles.

Skills

Engineering principles

Engineering software

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Job description

State of Nevada (Nevada Department of Transportation) in Elko, NV seeks a Professional Engineer to supervise district projects and coordinate with crews, traffic engineers, and consultants for successful delivery. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, scenario planning, and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires PE licensure, strong technical judgment, and the ability to oversee budgets and schedules while collaborating with multiple NDOT divisions; on-site work is mandatory.