Professional Engineer II / Bridge Design

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a Professional Engineer to join its Bridge Design team. The role manages project delivery and serves as engineer of record for bridge design and repair projects, applying bridge design principles, structural analysis, and construction consultation. The position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The pay range is $41.913–$61.784 per hour; the rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. The role coordinates bridge projects through initiation, letting, and construction, working with NDOT divisions and external stakeholders. It also provides construction-phase support, technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and designers, including support for employee performance and professional development. Occasional overnight travel is required, and regular and reliable attendance is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
One year of experience performing professional-level engineering assignments.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application; must be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at employment or able to obtain the license within 90 days of employment.
Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Availability for occasional overnight travel.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Proficiency in prestressed concrete girder, steel girder, and reinforced concrete slab design principles.
Strong understanding of AASHTO specifications and the NDOT Bridge Design Manual.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Nebraska.
Five or more years of experience in bridge design, project management, and construction consultation.

Responsibilities

Manage the design and delivery of bridge projects in compliance with AASHTO specifications and the NDOT Bridge Design Manual.
Serve as engineer of record for bridge design and repair projects, including prestressed concrete girder, steel girder, and reinforced concrete slab bridges.
Coordinate bridge projects with NDOT divisions, FHWA, consultants, municipalities, railroads, utilities, and other stakeholders.
Monitor assigned bridge projects from initiation through letting and construction; identify risks and coordinate mitigation strategies.
Represent Bridge Design at scoping and progress meetings, plan-in-hand reviews, field reviews, and public meetings.
Prepare and coordinate Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) submittals and required revisions.
Provide construction-phase support, including site inspections, field reviews, and coordination with district and construction personnel.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and designers; manage employee performance and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.