Highway Designer II

Job Description

As a Highway Designer II in the Plan Development Unit (PDU) at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you will utilize CAD software to produce plan sets for complex highway projects and related civil or transportation engineering projects.

• Support the Roadway Design Division by creating CAD files for sheet creation, including title sheets, summary of quantities sheets, typical cross sections sheets, plan and profile sheets, etc. These files are used from preliminary through letting plans for all roadway design projects.
• Create title sheets and summary of quantities sheets for all other NDOT projects, including local projects and consultant design projects.
• Conduct QA/QC checks of plan sets from preliminary through Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E) turn-ins, checking for adherence to NDOT standards and practices.
• Compile the final plan sets PDF file for PS&E turn-ins.
• Communicate effectively with people in the department.
• Assist coworkers in creating plans following the guidelines set by NDOT once the required skills have been achieved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or other construction fields using CADD applications and practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized two-year technical community college;
Education or experience in civil drafting with Micro Station, Open Roads, or AutoCAD;
Experience in Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.

Other Requirements: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

• Knowledge of NDOT's standards and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Micro Station, Open Roads, or AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
• Proficiency in applying Computer-Aided Design technology to roadway plans and standard or special plans.
• Ability to read and create highway project plan sets.
• Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.