PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to lead statewide highway operations and ITS planning efforts in the ITS Planning and Operations section. The role involves managing projects, analyzing performance measures, and developing policy guidance to enhance public welfare and safety.

You will prepare reports, briefings, and communications, coordinate with consultants and staff, and present complex engineering information to management and the public.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees program activities related to statewide highway operations and ITS programs.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule and oversee program/project activities within the ITS Planning and Operations section.
• Prepare reports, memos, and briefings; communicate information clearly to staff and management.
• Attend public meetings/hearings to provide technical expertise and guidance.
• Write, review, and coordinate agreements with consultants and contractors as required.
• Analyze complex data and develop performance measures and policy guidance for highway operations and ITS programs.

Skills

Engineering principles

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Licensed professional engineers engage in the practice of professional engineering which includes, but is not limited to, professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data, or responsibility for supervision of construction or operations in connection with public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, and projects wherein the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned. Duties and responsibilities require independent control and direction, and the use of initiative, skill and judgment applied to the research or design of professional engineering work. All positions in this series require licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

This position is part of the ITS Planning and Operations section located in the Traffic Operations Division. The Professional Engineer is responsible for managing projects related to statewide highway operations, ITS Programs, and ITS planning efforts as well as for the development and implementation of statewide policy and operational guidance associated with highway operations and ITS Programs. This includes analyzing project performance measures, conducting cost/benefit analyses, and developing project performance reports as required. This position will also research, develop, implement, and monitor performance measures related to statewide highway operations and ITS Programs.

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. Incumbents must analyze and resolve difficult problems that impact daily operations, make recommendations, and participate in the development of new policies, procedures and organizational areas or services. Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Knowledge of: engineering principles and practices; practical application of calculus, algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, logarithms, scientific notation, and statistics.

Skills in: the principles of engineering design; computer software programs related to engineering.

Ability to: perform advanced engineering calculations; make sound engineering judgments and decisions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; write technical and accurate engineering reports; interpret construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications and test results; analyze information to define a problem, identify relevant concerns or factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications; complete workload within established time frames; adapt to changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate; work independently with minimal direction; set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of the job responsibilities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, management, outside entities and the public; operate a personal computer and engineering software; review and approve the work of others.