Professional Engineer

State of Nevada•Sparks, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Professional Engineer located in Sparks, NV. Incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and approving temporary traffic control plans for construction contracts; encroachment permits; and special events and become an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified Traffic Control Supervisor. Incumbent will review and comment on traffic impact studies for developments in District 2; assist in the determination of required design; and recommend mitigations for access into NDOT right-of-way. Incumbent will perform analysis of intersection control evaluations; road safety audits; corridor studies; and other engineering/planning documents to support the decision-making process for proposed operational and safety improvements on District 2 roadways. Incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on civil improvement plans for encroachment permits in NDOT right-of-way; producing plans and specifications for traffic-related district contracts; and working with contractors to administer those contracts. Incumbent will review and respond to customer comments regarding traffic operations in District 2; if modifications are needed, they will coordinate implementation of improvements. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. Licensed professional engineers engage in the practice of professional engineering which includes, but is not limited to, professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data, or responsibility for supervision of construction or operations in connection with public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, and projects wherein the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned. Duties and responsibilities require independent control and direction, and the use of initiative, skill and judgment applied to the research or design of professional engineering work. All positions in this series require licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Requirements

Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Knowledge of practical application of calculus, algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, logarithms, scientific notation, and statistics
Skills in the principles of engineering design
Skills in computer software programs related to engineering
Ability to perform advanced engineering calculations
Ability to make sound engineering judgments and decisions
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to write technical and accurate engineering reports
Ability to interpret construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications and test results
Ability to analyze information to define a problem, identify relevant concerns or factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications
Ability to complete workload within established time frames
Ability to adapt to changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of the job responsibilities
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, management, outside entities and the public
Ability to operate a personal computer and engineering software
Ability to review and approve the work of others

Nice To Haves

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified Traffic Control Supervisor

Responsibilities

Reviewing and approving temporary traffic control plans for construction contracts; encroachment permits; and special events
Becoming an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified Traffic Control Supervisor
Reviewing and commenting on traffic impact studies for developments in District 2
Assisting in the determination of required design
Recommending mitigations for access into NDOT right-of-way
Performing analysis of intersection control evaluations; road safety audits; corridor studies; and other engineering/planning documents to support the decision-making process for proposed operational and safety improvements on District 2 roadways
Reviewing and commenting on civil improvement plans for encroachment permits in NDOT right-of-way
Producing plans and specifications for traffic-related district contracts
Working with contractors to administer those contracts
Reviewing and responding to customer comments regarding traffic operations in District 2
Coordinating implementation of improvements if modifications are needed
Plan, organize, schedule and oversee program/project activities by coordinating activities with other sections, divisions, and agencies to complete assignments on schedule and under budget.
Prepare reports, letters, memos, agreements, forms and notes to communicate information to others; review reports, letters, memos, agreements, forms and notes prepared by staff members 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/or contractors and coordinate their activities as required.
Under general direction, incumbents perform professional engineering functions requiring the exercise of judgment in the analysis of complex data and the application of recognized engineering concepts and principles.
Analyze and resolve difficult problems that impact daily operations, make recommendations, and participate in the development of new policies, procedures and organizational areas or services.