Professional Engineer

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring a Professional Engineer in Carson City, Nevada, for the Traffic Operations Division’s Operations and Network Analysis section. The position functions as a Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Modeling Specialist, applying TSMO strategies during project planning. Areas include multimodal travel, connected and autonomous vehicles, transit, integrated corridor management, arterial management, and other transportation management and operations strategies. The role uses Geographic Information System (GIS) and other analytical tools to support data-driven operational decision-making. It also performs operational analysis, reviews and comments on traffic studies, and represents the department in meetings with federal, state, and local government entities. The role requires current licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Work requires independent judgment in researching, designing, analyzing, and applying engineering principles to complex data and problems. The position is on-site and does not offer remote work. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices and practical applications of mathematics and statistics, including calculus, algebra, geometry, logarithms, scientific notation, and ratios and proportions.
Skills in engineering design principles and engineering-related computer software.
Ability to perform advanced engineering calculations and make sound engineering judgments and decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare technical, accurate engineering reports.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications, and test results.
Ability to analyze information, define problems, identify relevant factors, reach logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.
Ability to complete workload within established time frames, adapt to changing workload, and adjust priorities quickly.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and set priorities according to the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, management, outside entities, and the public.
Ability to operate a personal computer and engineering software.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, schedule, and oversee program and project activities, coordinating with other sections, divisions, and agencies to complete assignments on schedule and within budget.
Prepare reports, letters, memos, agreements, forms, and notes; review documents prepared by staff for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations, policy, and industry best practices.
Compile and present complex engineering information to management and in briefing meetings.
Attend public meetings and hearings to provide technical expertise to the public and other entities.
Write, review, negotiate, and secure agreements with consultants and contractors, and coordinate their activities as required.
Perform operational analysis and review and comment on traffic studies.
Represent the department in meetings with federal, state, and local government entities.
Analyze complex data, resolve difficult problems affecting daily operations, make recommendations, and participate in developing policies, procedures, organizational areas, or services.
Use TSMO strategies and GIS and other analytical tools to support project planning and data-driven decision-making.
Review and approve the work of others.