Staff 1, Associate Engineer

DGS Office of External Affairs; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation in Carson City is hiring a Staff 1, Associate Engineer to support planning, cost estimation, and delivery of transportation projects statewide. You will work under senior engineers on project planning, data integrity, system testing in Masterworks, and review of cost estimates.

The role blends technical engineering with project management, including early-stage design support for roadway geometrics and quantity calculations.

Qualifications

• Engineer Intern certification by Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (or Bachelor's in civil engineering).
• Two years of journey level experience acceptable.
• Valid driver's license at appointment.
• Ability to read technical plans, specifications and reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and schedule work; work independently and in a team.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with contractors, co-workers and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, data integrity, and cost estimation for statewide transportation projects.
• Assist with early-stage design support for roadway geometrics and quantity calculations.
• Review cost estimates and test Masterworks system data under supervision.

Skills

Algebra

Geometry

Trigonometry

Reading plans

Teamwork

Project management

Scheduling

Education

Engineer Intern certification

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Two years journey level

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring a Staff 1, Associate Engineer in Carson City to support the planning, cost estimation, and delivery of transportation projects statewide. The incumbent will work under senior engineering personnel on project planning, data integrity, system testing within the Masterworks system, and review of cost estimates. The role blends technical expertise with project management, including early‑stage design support for roadway geometrics, quantity calculations, and preliminary cost estimates.

Key qualifications

• Certification as Engineer Intern by Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, OR Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field, OR two years of journey level t
• Valid driver's license required at time of appointment
• Working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Skills in engineering principles and practices; ability to read technical plans, specifications, and reports
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work; work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with contractors, co‑workers, and government agencies