Engineering Technician 3

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring an Engineering Technician 3 for its Construction Division, crew 902, in Las Vegas. This is an on-site field position with no remote work option. The incumbent performs construction inspections, testing, surveying, and associated field and office work to document contractor work according to specifications and quantities for prompt payment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs journey-level technical engineering work supporting professional engineers. Work may include project coordination, cost estimating, materials and soils analysis, quality assurance testing and sampling, construction inspection, data gathering and research, records maintenance, surveying, drafting, right-of-way engineering, relocation inspections, review of legal transfer documents, water-rights ownership research, and land-acquisition research. The position requires applying technical methods and practices to compile data, use computer-aided software, operate specialized equipment, and prepare engineering documents. Incumbents are accountable for the accuracy of work products and the correct application and interpretation of policies, statutory requirements, testing procedures, construction work, plans, engineering data, cost estimates, and survey results.

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 plus 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.
Civil engineering experience, including civil engineering, construction, construction inspection, construction-material sampling, and/or construction testing 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 and manipulate civil engineering software; conduct quality or performance tests and inspections; perform relevant certified testing procedures; read and understand legal and technical documents, references, guidelines, and procedures; apply technical-manual instructions; organize materials efficiently; and apply appropriate mathematics.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; research technical information in records, public records, and websites; and operate, maintain, and calibrate equipment and instruments applicable to the assignment.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employer visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with field and laboratory tests and equipment setup; gather, compile, research, and analyze technical data and problems for accuracy and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Provide and prepare information for engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public, and private businesses concerning water rights, bid and contract documents, plans, right-of-way, property acquisition and disposal, test results, and federal and State requirements.
Research technical requirements and review documents and data for compliance; identify discrepancies, verify noncompliance against agency records, contact relevant parties, and recommend corrections or revisions to procedures and policies.
Maintain records and contract documents; enter data into computer systems; review construction, water-rights, and contract documents and specifications; and check applications and technical reports for completeness and compliance.
Inspect construction projects, well locations, water use, materials and equipment, property boundaries, right-of-way mapping, and safety barriers; interpret plans and records, take and record field measurements, communicate findings, recommend solutions, and document inspections for reference, payment, and compliance.
Prepare manual and computer-aided drafts, maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes, and contours for construction, right-of-way, water-rights, data-analysis, water-quality, and property-location work.
Conduct surveying, including staking alignments, structures, fence lines, and cross sections; setting control points; locating wells; establishing right-of-way lines and boundaries; and performing measurements and topographical mapping with surveying instruments and equipment.
Conduct laboratory materials and soils testing, including acceptance, design-mix, proficiency, and advanced testing; research material properties, specifications, and test procedures.
Maintain, calibrate, and inventory equipment; keep repair and maintenance records; document calibration results, repairs, and problems; and recommend equipment repair or replacement.
Research public records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances, and title condition.
Perform calculations involving survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, alignments, traverses, construction limits, and material quantities.
Perform related duties as assigned.