Highway Standards Coordinator (Highway Designer)

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

7d•$28 - $41

About The Position

The Highway Standards Coordinator serves on the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Roadway Design team in a technical and coordination role supporting the development and management of NDOT policies, design standards, and design documents. The position supports specialty projects and ongoing work, including design manual updates and development, program quality control and quality assurance, and coordination with engineering staff, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders. It supports the design process from initiation to turn in. The successful candidate applies technical judgment when evaluating and updating manuals, guidance, and documentation; coordinates interdisciplinary input; and facilitates resolution of technical issues through iterative review. The role promotes consistent application of research, design standards, and policies across Nebraska. The agency may consider applicants at the Highway Designer II level if unable to fill the position at the Highway Designer III level.

Requirements

For Highway Designer III: Three years of experience in highway civil engineering design, including CADD applications and practices; post-high-school coursework or training in the design field may substitute for two years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
For Highway Designer II: Coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or another construction field using CADD applications and practices.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide authorized independent transportation.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles related to highway project design and construction.
Strong organizational and public relations skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently under the direct supervision of an engineer and as part of a small design team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the design and/or construction of roadways, streets, culverts, or storm sewer systems.
Familiarity with the NDOT Roadway Design Manual, NDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, and AASHTO publications.
Experience reviewing plans, calculations, or technical documentation associated with transportation projects.
Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including engineering staff, subject matter experts, and external applicants.
Experience with OnBase or similar document-management workflow systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Department review and management of Roadway Design documents, including the Roadway Design Manual and Design Process Outline.
Stay current on national transportation industry practices and guidance, policies, statutes, regulations, and design topics for possible implementation or inclusion in Department documentation.
Support the Policy and Standards Unit in reviewing and managing quality assurance and reporting efforts.
Participate in Value Engineering Studies, Interstate Access Justification Reports, Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure efforts, and other research as needed.
Review initial permit submissions for completeness and conformance with application requirements before formal review.
Independently review plans, calculations, and documentation supporting permit requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.