PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - UNDERFILL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Nevada’s Division Office of the Nevada Division of State Parks in Carson City seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to oversee capital improvement projects, develop bid-ready plan sets, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will coordinate with internal and external partners, manage schedules and budgets, and present technical findings to management and public stakeholders.

The role involves review of technical documents, grant support and consultant/contractor management across

Qualifications

• Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Experience with planning, coordinating, and managing capital improvement projects.
• Ability to develop biddable plan sets, bid documents, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule and oversee program/project activities to meet schedule and budget.
• Prepare reports, letters, memos, agreements, and forms for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and present complex engineering information to management and at briefings.
• Attend public meetings and hearings to provide technical expertise.
• Write, review, negotiate and secure consultant/contractor agreements and coordinate activities.
• Analyze complex data and contribute to new policies and procedures.

Skills

Engineering principles

Engineering calculations

Written and verbal communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD drafting

Engineering software

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located at the Division Office of the Nevada Division of State Parks in Carson City. The incumbent provides professional engineering services to support State Park capital improvement projects and Division operations. The position applies engineering principles to develop biddable plan sets, analyze complex technical data, and solve challenging engineering problems that affect daily operations. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that work is complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable regulations, policies, and industry best practices.

The role involves planning, organizing, and managing project activities while coordinating with internal and external partners to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Responsibilities also include preparing, reviewing, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of technical documents, reports, agreements, and correspondence. The incumbent may present complex engineering information to management, participate in public meetings as a technical expert, and negotiate and manage consultant and contractor agreements.

The incumbent oversees projects throughout the entire development process, from schematic design and permitting through preparation of bid documents. The position also provides construction management from project advertisement through closeout. This includes participating in engineering design and CAD drafting, preparing bid documents, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications, and developing Requests for Proposals for consultant services. The incumbent oversees consultant selection and contract management and administers construction activities, including bid solicitation, addenda processing, bid openings, contract development, billing review, change orders, submittals, and field inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing and approving the work of others, assisting with grant applications, and providing technical support and guidance to field staff.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Job Duties

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

Recruiter Contact Information

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255