Staff 1 Associate Engineer Underfill

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Road Design Division is seeking an Associate Engineer Underfill in Carson City, NV. This role involves developing contract plans for roadway projects across the state, producing computer-aided drafting (CADD) drawings for various elements like roadway cross sections, interchanges, roundabouts, sidewalks, traffic control, and striping. The position requires preparing typical sections, profiles, cross sections, and special details; calculating and compiling plan quantities, preparing estimate summaries, and incorporating quantities into the estimating system. The incumbent will also produce traffic control and striping plans, provide technical input on design decisions, and utilize computer applications for data calculation and manipulation. Key tasks include preparing and verifying roadway geometrics using InRoads and MicroStation, reviewing and recommending changes to design plans, researching project data, and entering quantity and estimate data into NDOT systems. This role functions within a team to complete contract plan sets, with assigned tasks such as quantity calculation, estimate development, CADD drawing production, and coordination with other NDOT divisions. The position requires developing knowledge of and applying roadway design standards from AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and NDOT policies. Additional duties include verifying the accuracy of others' work, acting as a team leader during field reviews, and assisting with training. NOTE: This recruitment may be used to underfill a Staff 2 Associate Engineer position, with potential progression to the next level upon meeting qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with approval.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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; or 2) 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.

Responsibilities

Develop contract plans to construct roadway projects throughout the State.
Produce computer-aided drafting (CADD) drawings that represent roadway cross sections, freeway interchanges, roundabouts, sidewalk details, traffic control, striping, and other special construction details.
Prepare typical sections, profiles, cross sections and special details.
Calculate and compile plan quantities, prepare estimate summaries and structure lists, and incorporate quantities into the current estimating system.
Produce traffic control and striping plans while providing technical input into design decisions.
Utilize various computer applications to calculate, compile, and manipulate data into usable formats.
Prepare and verify roadway geometrics using InRoads and MicroStation.
Review and recommend changes to design plans.
Research and compile project data for incorporation into contract plans.
Enter quantities and estimate data into NDOT systems.
Work within a team to complete a contract plan set.
Calculate quantities, develop estimates, produce CADD drawings, and coordinate with other NDOT divisions to incorporate other engineering disciplines into the contract plans.
Develop knowledge of and apply roadway design standards set by AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and NDOT Design Division Policy and Procedures.
Verify the accuracy of work produced by others.
Act as team leader during field reviews.
Assist with training needs.
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.