Engineering Technician 4

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring an Engineering Technician 4 for Crew 911 in Carson City, Nevada. This is the advanced level in the Engineering Technician series. Under general direction, the incumbent independently performs advanced technical engineering work in a specialized area, plans and executes assignments, coordinates projects with engineers and other technicians, and coordinates engineering functions within the office. The work requires judgment and ingenuity across a wide range of technical duties supporting professional engineers. For this construction crew position, the incumbent ensures required field inspections are completed and documented; construction follows proper methods and standards; contractor work quantities are measured and calculated; materials and soils testing meets required frequencies and specifications; and sampling and testing follow established methods. The incumbent assists the survey crew chief with construction surveys as directed, maintains organized contract files, completes required forms and reports, reviews quantity calculations, test reports, payrolls and other contract files, attends assigned training, maintains assigned equipment and vehicle, presents a professional image for the Department, and completes tasks as directed by the Resident Engineer. Engineering Technicians support professional engineers through technical work such as drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials and soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation, and land acquisition. Work applies technical engineering skills, methods and practices to compile data, prepare drafts and engineering documents, use computer-aided software, and operate specialized equipment. The position is on-site and does not offer remote work. Work may take place in an office or outdoors in urban and rural environments and in all types of weather. Office work commonly involves using a computer and various software. Alternative schedules may be required, including overtime, night work, weekends, holidays and extended travel with per diem. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, physics, math or a closely related field, and two years of experience in a specialized engineering function or program area involving work procedures, standards and controls; OR high school graduation or equivalent and three years of progressively responsible qualifying experience; OR one year of experience as an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of standard safety procedures for working in laboratories and on construction sites and for setting up protective barriers.
Skills in construction principles, practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures related to the assignment; and applicable standards, guidelines and criteria.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to deal firmly and tactfully with people inside and outside the agency.
Ability to work independently and lead the work activities of others.
Ability to read and interpret parcel maps, subdivision plats, construction plans and specifications, engineering drawings, department policies and procedures, and federal and State regulations and guidelines.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions, make field adjustments in unusual circumstances, and make independent decisions related to assigned work.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Ensure required field inspections of projects are completed and well documented.
Ensure construction activities use proper methods and standards.
Measure and calculate contractor work quantities.
Ensure required materials and soils testing frequencies and specifications are met, and perform sampling and testing according to established methods.
Assist the survey crew chief with construction surveying as directed.
Organize contract files according to the documentation manual; complete required contract forms and reports; and review quantity calculations, test reports, payrolls and other contract files.
Attend assigned training and properly maintain assigned equipment and vehicle.
Maintain a positive, professional public image for the Department and complete tasks as directed by the Resident Engineer.
Assist engineers with field and laboratory tests and equipment setup; gather, compile, research and analyze data and technical problems, checking accuracy and conformance with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Provide and prepare information for engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public and private businesses regarding water rights, bid and contract documents, plans, right-of-way, test results and applicable guidelines and procedures.
Research technical requirements and review documents and data for compliance; identify discrepancies, verify noncompliance, contact appropriate parties, and recommend corrective actions or revisions to policies, procedures or methods.
Maintain records and contract documents; enter and analyze data; review construction, water rights and contract documents and specifications; and check applications and technical reports for completeness and conformance.
Inspect construction projects, well locations, water use, materials, equipment, property boundaries, right-of-way mapping and safety barriers; interpret plans and records, take and record field measurements, communicate problems and solutions, and document inspections.
Prepare manual and computer-aided drafting products, including maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes and contours for construction, right-of-way, water rights and property-location work.
Conduct surveying, including staking alignments and structures, establishing control points and boundaries, performing vertical and horizontal measurements, and topographical mapping using surveying instruments and equipment.
Conduct laboratory materials and soil testing, including acceptance, design-mix, proficiency and advanced testing; research material properties, specifications and test procedures.
Maintain and calibrate equipment; keep inventories and repair and maintenance records; document calibration results, repairs and problems; and recommend repair or replacement as appropriate.
Research city, county and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances and title condition.
Calculate government survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, alignments, traverses, construction limits and material quantities.
Perform related duties as assigned.