Engineering Technician 3

State of Nevada•Sparks, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring an Engineering Technician 3 in Reno/Sparks, Nevada, to manage district construction and facility contracts from solicitation through closeout. The position develops and oversees RFPs and RFQs, interprets technical drawings with professional engineers, assembles review teams, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. Under NRS 408, the incumbent monitors project progress, working days, licensing, insurance, bonds, and receivables; coordinates with Environmental and Stormwater divisions, including site visits as needed; supports prevailing-wage data entry in LCPTracker; prepares amendments; reviews payments; and monitors burn rates. Engineering Technicians provide technical engineering support to professional engineers across areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials and soils testing, drafting, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting, water rights, and land acquisition. The work involves applying technical methods and standards to compile data, use computer-aided software and specialized equipment, and prepare engineering documents. This advanced-level role performs one or more duties in the engineering technician series and is accountable for accurate work and correct application of policies, statutory requirements, testing procedures, plans, and technical data. The position is on-site and does not offer remote work. Engineering Technicians on construction crews may work in an office setting, commonly using a computer and various software.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field, plus one year of experience in a specialized engineering function or program area applying work procedures, standards, and controls; OR high school graduation or equivalent and two years of such experience; OR one year of experience as an Engineering Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of engineering maps and records; surveying principles and practices; engineering drafting methods, conventional symbols, and information sources; construction and inspection materials, methods, and techniques; and testing and sampling procedures.
Ability to operate civil engineering software and applicable equipment and instruments, including maintaining and calibrating them.
Ability to conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance and perform relevant certified testing procedures.
Ability to read and understand legal and technical documents, manuals, references, guidelines, and procedures and apply instructions to specific situations.
Ability to organize materials efficiently, use correct mathematical procedures, work independently with minimal supervision, and research technical information in records, public records, and websites.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
This is an advanced-level position in the series; incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications for eligibility.

Responsibilities

Manage district construction and facility contracts from solicitation through closeout.
Develop and oversee RFPs and RFQs, interpret technical drawings with professional engineers, and build review teams.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and monitor project progress, working days, licensing, insurance, bonds, and receivables.
Coordinate with Environmental and Stormwater divisions and participate in site visits as needed.
Support prevailing-wage data entry in LCPTracker, prepare amendments, review payments, and monitor burn rates.
Assist engineers with field and laboratory tests, equipment setup, data gathering, technical research, and analysis of data for accuracy and compliance.
Provide technical information and assistance to engineers, contractors, department staff, agencies, businesses, and the public regarding contracts, plans, property and water rights, test results, and applicable procedures.
Research requirements and review technical documents and data for discrepancies or noncompliance; contact appropriate parties and recommend corrective actions or revisions to procedures.
Maintain records and contract documents; enter and review data and check applications and reports for completeness and compliance.
Inspect construction projects and other assigned sites or assets; interpret plans and specifications, take and record measurements, document inspections, and communicate problems and recommendations.
Prepare manual and computer-aided drafting materials, including maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes, and contours.
Conduct surveying and mapping work using surveying equipment and perform vertical and horizontal measurements.
Conduct laboratory materials and soil testing, research material properties and specifications, and perform quality-control and acceptance testing.
Maintain, calibrate, and inventory equipment; document calibration, repairs, and maintenance and recommend repair or replacement when appropriate.
Research property records and calculate boundaries, right-of-way lines, alignments, construction limits, and material quantities.
Perform related duties as assigned.