Professional Engineer II / Bridge Design

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Professional Engineer II to lead bridge design projects. You will manage design delivery, act as engineer of record for bridge design and repair, and coordinate with NDOT divisions, FHWA, consultants, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with AASHTO specs and NDOT Bridge Design Manual, providing construction-phase support, and offering mentorship to engineers and designers while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1 year of professional engineering experience.
• Must possess a PE license at time of employment or obtain within 90 days.
• Five+ years of bridge design, project management and construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of bridge projects per AASHTO specs and NDOT Manual.
• Serve as engineer of record for bridge design and repair projects.
• Coordinate with NDOT divisions, FHWA, consultants, municipalities and utilities.
• Monitor projects from initiation to letting and construction, identify risks and mitigation.
• Represent Bridge Design at meetings and reviews, and coordinate PS&E submissions.
• Provide construction-phase support including site inspections and field reviews.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and designers; manage performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Bridge design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Nebraska)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Transportation - Agency 27

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$41.913

Job Posting

JR2026-00029997 Professional Engineer II / Bridge Design (Open)

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Engineer to join our Bridge Design team. As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for managing project delivery and serving as the engineer of record for bridge design and repair projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bridge design principles, structural analysis, and construction consultation.

Pay range is $41.913 -$61.784 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Job Duties

• Manage the design and delivery of bridge projects, ensuring compliance with AASHTO specifications and the NDOT Bridge Design Manual.
• Serve as the engineer of record for bridge design and repair projects, including prestressed concrete girder, steel girder, and reinforced concrete slab bridges.
• Coordinate bridge projects with NDOT divisions, FHWA, consultants, municipalities, railroads, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor assigned bridge projects from initiation through letting and construction; identify risks and coordinate mitigation strategies.
• Represent Bridge Design at scoping meetings, progress meetings, plan-in-hand reviews, field reviews, and public meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) submittals and required revisions.
• Provide construction-phase support, including site inspections, field reviews, and coordination with district and construction personnel.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and designers; manage employee performance and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and one year of experience performing professional level engineering assignments.
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Nebraska.
• Five+ years of experience in bridge design, project management, and construction consultation.

Other

• Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Must be available for occasional overnight travel.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Prestressed Concrete Girder, Steel Girder, and Reinforced Concrete Slab design principles.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO specifications and NDOT Bridge Design Manual.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.