PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $72,119.52 to $108,221.04 PAY GRADE: 40

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JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Transportation (http://www.nevadadot.com/)

Division: Engineering

Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Job Class Code: 06.226

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 47472

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 05/16/2024

Recruiter:

CHRISTI HOUSE

Phone: (775)888-1486

Email: christi.house@dot.nv.gov

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Licensed Professional Engineers provide professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data, or activities in connection with public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment or projects impacting the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Professional Engineer in Roadway Design will be a direct-report to each Principal Design Engineer. They will specialize in geometric design, capacity project design, and 3D CADD modeling. They will also assist in administering consultant-designed projects, provide technical review on consultant-designed projects, and provide technical review for Feasibility Studies, NEPA studies, and major projects by other Metropolitan Public Organizations (MPOs). This position will be the lead designer on in-house capacity projects. Incumbent will guide and train team members in the department new design methods with aspects concerning roadway design projects and assist with training using MicroStation and Inroads tools. Provide technical engineering assistance to staff and various committees and groups. Assist in administering consultant-designed projects, provide technical review on consultant-designed projects, and provide technical review for Feasibility Studies, NEPA studies, and major projects by other Metropolitan Public Organizations (MPOs). Review plans, specifications, and details for quantity accuracy, design criteria compliance, adherence to drafting standards, plan structure. Perform technical engineering calculations and apply engineering theory/principles. Employing engineering judgment is extremely important. Assigned projects are in substantial compliance with design policies as set forth through its policy memos, the design manual, and other adopted references. Incumbent will represent the Department and the Roadway Design Division on assigned projects. Work with internal management and external contacts, executives, officials and regulatory representatives, generally to solve problems involving a conflict requiring interpretation and application of policy or to negotiate solutions to major and/or controversial issues and ensure solutions fall within policy guidelines.

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. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-6_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

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

Special Notes

A person that is a licensed Professional Engineer in another state must become licensed as a Professional Engineer in Nevada within six months of appointment as a condition of employment. The practice of engineering does not include land surveying or the work ordinarily performed by persons who operate or maintain machinery or equipment.

Special Requirements

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Registration as a Professional Engineer is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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