Principal Project Engineer

Although there is a salary range for this position, salary will be negotiated depending on experience.

Plans, directs and reviews the work of assigned staff on a project or team. Performs complex and advanced professional level engineering duties in support of transportation construction, plans, and studies. May supervise assigned staff.

Working Conditions:

May work shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education and

Work Experience:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a closely related field and five (5) years of demonstrated professional engineering experience.

License and Certification:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license at time of application. Must possess and maintain a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license from the State of Nevada.

Background investigation:
Employment with the RTC in this position is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background investigation, including qualifying education/experience verification, social security trace, criminal history records review, and driving history records check.

Required Forms: RTC Application On-Line Profile -

Physical ability to perform office and related work, including operating computers and office machinery; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 25 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

• Manages a project and/or team in the accomplishment of engineering initiatives.
• Manages assigned consulting contracts; ensures compliance, timeliness and quality of deliverables.
• Oversees transportation construction; interfaces with other agencies, interest groups and the public to obtain input, garner support and coordinate efforts.
• Represents the RTC in meetings with groups or individuals; answers queries and provides information/assistance as required.
• Participates in professional development sessions or seminars; stays current on trends, innovations and legal developments in the engineering field.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, to include computers and associated software.
• Leads and conducts a variety of assigned analysis, models, scenarios and special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides input to supervisor for the evaluation of the performance of assigned staff.
• May supervise assigned staff.
• Participates in staffing and employee relations related activities for assigned staff.
• Oversees safety and security responsibilities for areas assigned and ensures that direct reports are trained on safety and security procedures, fully compliant with procedures, and held accountable for breaches in safety and security protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Group Insurance – Health and dental insurance is available at a minimal expense to eligible employees, spouses and dependents. The RTC pays the monthly life insurance premium for eligible employees.
• Service Connected Disability Insurance – Eligible employees are covered by a Workman's Compensation Program in accordance with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS 617).
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – The RTC pays a monthly premium toward a long-term disability plan for eligible employees.
• Vacation – Vacation leave accrual is based on length of RTC employment. Initial accrual is at the rate of 3.08 vacation hours for each biweekly pay period.
• Sick Leave – Eligible employees accrue 3.7 hours of sick leave for each…