STAFF 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

State-of-Nevad; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation in Sparks, NV is seeking an Associate Engineer for the District 2 Permit Office. The role involves reviewing permit applications, conducting site visits, and inspecting construction to ensure compliance with department standards and policies. You must be able to work on-site and handle field work with strong attention to detail.

Training will be provided. The incumbent may interact with the public and stakeholders, prepare clear documentation, and manage

Qualifications

• Understanding engineering concepts and methods used in transportation projects.
• Ability to interpret technical reports, maps, and plans.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, analysis and inspection of transportation projects including bridges and highway systems.
• Design and analyze traffic systems and related infrastructure.
• Review permit applications and conduct site visits to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence for agencies; manage project documentation and records.

Skills

Engineering principles

Graph and table formatting

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Staff 1, Associate Engineer for the District 2 Permit Office in Sparks, Nevada. This District traverses 8 counties across Northwest Nevada and is responsible for permitting over 1,700 road miles. Incumbent needs to possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little training or supervision. The role involves: Review permit applications and conduct site visits to ensure compliance with Department standards and policies. Inspect permits during construction and complete daily reports of activity. Demonstrate knowledge of NDOT construction standards and how to implement them. Interact with the public to provide permit information and assistance. Inspection of outdoor advertising signs to verify compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in preparing clear documentation, record keeping, and correspondence with stakeholders and the public. Design, process and manage to completion District contracts and special projects. Be able to work out of the office or out of assigned vehicle for an entire shift. This position is ideal for candidates with good attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an interest in field work with a construction background. Training will be provided. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Associate Engineer Duties

• Participate in the planning, design, analysis and inspection of construction and maintenance of transportation and highway systems, bridges, and other structures.
• Design and analyze traffic systems including traffic signal systems, highway lighting systems, traffic striping detail and overhead traffic sign support structures.
• Design and evaluate pavement structural sections for new and existing roadways; develop new structural section or develop appropriate rehabilitation strategy.
• Perform technical and statutory review of water right applications; assist in hearings, preparing draft State Engineer Rulings and assist in administering water rights including water allocation, inventories, and distribution.
• Provide water quality clearance for highway projects including technical reports for inclusion in required environmental impact statements and ensure compliance with federal and State water quality regulations; perform assessments and determine compliance with federal and State requirements regarding air quality, noise control and hazardous waste and prepare required reports.
• Review applications, oversee inspections, and recommend appropriate enforcement action for facilities subject to federal and State regulations governing wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation; review designs and implementation of pollution control systems and environmental remediation projects.
• Identify new, replaced and/or rehabilitated bridges and map the location for future scheduling; obtain and review bridge plans and specifications; participate in on-site inspections of in-service bridges to gather field data and prepare final inspection report.
• Conduct on-site highway construction inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and recommend corrective action when needed; prepare final reports including the Construction Engineering Manpower Management System (CEMMS) for construction contracts awarded by the department.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Incumbents either:

• 1) work under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Engineer and gain knowledge and experience required for licensure as a professional engineer;
• 2) work under general supervision and perform engineering work not requiring licensure.

Working knowledge of:

practical application of algebra, geometry and trigonometry to specific problems and situations.

Skills in:

engineering principles and practices; graph and table formatting.

Ability to:

make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles; read and understand technical reports, maps, specifications, plans and related documents; write technical reports and compose correspondence for transmittal to other governmental agencies; convert mathematical data, quantities and measurements and calculate area, volume, length and proportion; plan, organize and schedule work to accomplish established objectives; work within a Cartesian coordinate system; work as part of a team; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and representatives from other agencies; work independently and follow through on assignments; interact diplomatically with the public in potentially hostile situations.