Engineering Technician 1 - Underfill
About The Position
The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring an Engineering Technician 1, underfilling for an Engineering Technician 3, in Reno/Sparks, Nevada. The position manages district construction and facility contracts from solicitation through closeout. Duties include developing and overseeing RFPs and RFQs, interpreting technical drawings with professional engineers, forming review teams, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The incumbent monitors project progress, working days, licensing, insurance, bonds, and receivables; coordinates with Environmental and Stormwater divisions; and may participate in site visits. Additional responsibilities include supporting prevailing-wage data entry in LCPTracker, preparing amendments, reviewing payments, and monitoring contract burn rates. Engineering Technicians provide technical engineering support to professional engineers across areas such as drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials and soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting, water rights, and land acquisition. The work applies technical methods and practices to compile data, use computer-aided software and specialized equipment, and prepare engineering-related documents. This position is on-site and does not offer remote work. The role may progress to the next level after the employee meets minimum qualifications, demonstrates satisfactory performance, and receives approval from the appointing authority.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of personal computers and related ancillary equipment.
- Mathematics skills, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and the public.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions; convert mathematical data, quantities, and measurements; and calculate area, volume, length, and proportion.
- Ability to read and understand policies and procedures; accurately copy, post, or transcribe data; perform repetitive work according to prescribed procedures, sequence, and pace; and gather and compile data.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers with field and laboratory tests, equipment setup, data gathering and compilation, research, technical problem analysis, and accuracy checks.
- Provide information and assistance to engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public, and businesses concerning water rights, bid documents, plans, right-of-way materials, contract specifications, test results, and applicable guidelines and procedures.
- Research technical requirements and review documents and data for compliance; identify discrepancies and noncompliance, contact relevant parties, and recommend corrective actions or changes to procedures.
- Maintain records and contract documents; enter and analyze data; review construction, water-rights, and contract documents and check applications and technical reports for completeness and compliance.
- Inspect construction projects, well locations, water use, materials, equipment, property boundaries, right-of-way mapping, and safety barriers; interpret plans and records, take field measurements, document inspections, and provide information and recommendations.
- Prepare manual and computer-aided drafts, maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes, and contours for construction, right-of-way, water-rights, and related data.
- Conduct surveying, including staking alignments and structures, establishing control points and boundaries, taking vertical and horizontal measurements, and producing topographical mapping.
- Conduct laboratory materials and soil testing, research material properties and specifications, and perform design and quality-control testing.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment; track inventory, repair and maintenance records, calibration results, and equipment problems; recommend repair or replacement.
- Research city, county, and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances, and title condition.
- Calculate property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes, contours, alignments, traverses, construction limits, and material quantities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
