Digital Project Delivery Unit Head (Professional Engineer II)

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Professional Engineer to serve as our Digital Project Delivery Unit Head to assist in our efforts to implement Digital Project Delivery (DPD) to our transportation projects statewide. At NDOT, we provide the best possible transportation system for the movement of people and goods that promotes safety, mobility, and economic growth which enhances the quality of life for all Nebraskans. NDOT teammates enjoy a friendly and supportive work environment, healthy work/life balance, job security and stability throughout their careers, generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a state-matched retirement contribution of 156%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and one year of experience performing professional level engineering assignments.
Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of: civil engineering theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering and design; modern methods and techniques of highway construction, maintenance, and materials; legal responsibilities and ramifications associated with the work performed; federal and agency design standards, specifications, and procedures; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the function performed; practices and terminology of computer operation and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); Geographic Information Systems (GIS); mathematics, surveying and material testing; engineering properties of materials and surfacing types; rehabilitation and maintenance techniques; pavement management; practical engineering concepts.
Ability to: interpret, understand and implement State and federal laws and regulations, and agency standards, policies, and procedures; read interpret and evaluate engineering plans and specifications; review and approve/stamp engineering plans; understand all levels of project design; organize, analyze, and evaluate available information and draw reasonable conclusions; develop procedures and determine the logical flow of work through the work unit; plan, organize, assign and direct the work of section/unit staff; provide direction and expertise to other engineering professionals and engineering technicians; evaluate the professional and/or technical skills of assigned team members and assign work accordingly; communicate information clearly and concisely; prepare, interpret, use, and explain civil engineering plans, maps, specifications and standards and reports, communicate with the public, contractors, consultants, agency staff at all levels, and local government officials; interact with assigned worker, other agency employees, local government representatives, contractors, consultants, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Three years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing engineering functions.
Demonstrated experience using total quality management principles and decision making.

Responsibilities

Performs complex professional engineering assignments under limited supervision to audit preliminary and final 3D design models for statewide standards compliance.
Conducts structural model integrity checks, clash detection, and level-of-development (LOD) reviews on internal and consultant-led projects to verify accuracy before the letting phase.
Serves as the technical expert in specialty design software platforms (e.g., OpenRoads, Civil 3D).
Formulates standards and tests workspace configurations, feature definitions, and data schemas to ensure engineering datasets align with agency regulations and BIM OpenData standards.
Develops and delivers technical engineering training curricula and SOP documentation to PEs, EITs, technicians, and external consultants.
Leads workshops on advanced 3D modeling workflows, digital terrain generation, and data driven contract deliverable preparation.
Provides professional engineering advice to project managers regarding model-centric design limitations or geometric anomalies.
Evaluates various digital data sources and technologies to prepare technical project reports and implementation strategies.
Performs other duties as assigned.