STAFF 1 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER- ELKO

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for a Staff 1, Associate Engineer in the Construction Division IA Lab in Elko, NV. The role involves QA program management, training and certifying field testing engineers, and maintaining IA Lab operations.

Travel up to 50% across the state is required, with on-site work only and no remote option. Required qualifications include Engineer Intern certification or a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• QA program management and field testing oversight.
• Knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and traffic/structural design concepts.
• Ability to read, interpret and prepare technical reports and plans.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, analysis and inspection of construction and maintenance of transportation systems and bridges.
• Design and analyze traffic systems including signals and highway lighting.
• Design pavement structural sections and rehabilitation strategies for roadways.
• Perform technical reviews of water rights, environmental compliance and related regulations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Civil Engineering

Project Planning

Education

Engineer Intern certification

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for a Staff 1, Associate Engineer located within the Construction Division Independent Assurance (IA) Lab in Elko, Nevada. The incumbent will be responsible to conduct quality assurance program management to maintain compliance with 23 CFR Part 637B and state regulations, this includes instruct, train, evaluate and certify department field testing engineers; maintain compliance with the administration of the Independent Assurance Program, this includes on-site QA field inspection audits, generate detailed audit reports, maintain IA Lab facility and support crew field labs. The position requires the candidate to maintain program development and management, this includes analyzing, reviewing and updating the field-testing documents. The incumbent is required to obtain Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) certification and American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification within the first year of employment. Travel up to 50% is required to fulfill this position throughout the State, using a state vehicle or airplane transportation. Also working variable shifts and days (including nights, weekends, holidays) in a wide range of temperatures and climates. 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 at this time. 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 do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. Employees in this class who are not registered professional engineers may not represent themselves as such to other persons or entities.

Essential Qualifications

Certification by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field; OR two years of journey level technical experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job 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

• work under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Engineer and gain knowledge and experience required for licensure as a professional engineer; or
• work under general supervision and perform engineering work not requiring licensure. Staff I positions are distinguished from higher level Engineering Technicians by their participation in project design and management; responsibility for testing and inspections and the interpretation of results; determining the impact on project activities; and making design recommendations to professional engineers.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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; interac diplomatically with the public in potentially hostile situations.

Recruiter Contact Information

Kelly Nieto - [e-mail]

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).

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