Supervisor , Associate Engineer

Overview

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer located in Carson City in the Materials Division. Incumbent performs standard supervisory duties in relation to the section's technical staff. Adequately train Pavement Analysis staff in all job duties pertaining to the section such that they can perform office and field‑testing activities effectively. Oversee and assist in the field‑testing activities required by the section.

Perform data entry of pavement research and condition data into the Pavement Management System (PMS) in accordance with the established policies and guidelines of the section. Assist supervisors in special research projects or other assignments as requested. Maintain and preserve the section's tool and supply inventory and prepare drafts for budget and purchase requisitions to obtain equipment and/or materials for the section.

Perform operational calibrations as required for all vehicles and equipment of the section so that the systems meet the manufacturer and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field; OR certified as an Engineering Intern and four years of subprofessional engineering experience; OR four years of experience at the Engineering Technician II level or above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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. 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.

• Supervise professional engineering associates, technical engineering staff, and/or engineering students; direct activities of assigned staff, organize personnel, equipment, and materials, and delegate assignments.
• Evaluate performance of employees according to established policies and work performance standards; ensure accurate and timely completion of work assignments; provide guidance and training.
• Conduct engineering functions requiring analysis of diverse data and exercise of judgment impacting daily operations, policy, and procedure implementation.
• Supervise staff and their work with considerable independence, interpreting and applying general guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate employees and/or work groups performing a wide variety of engineering functions depending on the program/project assignment.
• Work with program areas such as environmental services, materials and testing, survey projects, road design, transportation safety projects, traffic design, structural inspections, and research and development.

• Current engineering principles and practices; practical application of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra; engineering terminology, concepts, and calculations.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration and applicable health and safety regulations.

• Make logical engineering judgments; read and comprehend technical and scientific documents, maps, specifications, and plans.
• Make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
• Analyze and interpret information, technical data, problems, situations, practices, and procedures.
• Define specific engineering problems and objectives; identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies, and relationships; recognize alternatives and their implications.
• Use a scientific calculator; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department staff, management, contractors, the public, and other outside entities.
• Work within the Cartesian coordinate system; complete workload within established deadlines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform work according to established policies and procedures; work independently and as part of a team.