Professional Engineer

Position Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation, Structures Division, Design Section, is hiring a Professional Engineer in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will develop structural design documents and provide construction support services for highway construction projects; perform structural engineering analysis and design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and structural steel structures; perform structural analysis and design of transportation structures using the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Design Specifications.

The role requires strong technical expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. (Sponsorship for employment visas is not provided.)

• 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; 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, perform professional engineering functions requiring the exercise of judgment in the analysis of complex data and 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.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience in transportation or structural design.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, including calculus, algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, logarithms, scientific notation, and statistics.
• Ability to perform advanced engineering calculations, make sound engineering judgments and decisions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Knowledge of: engineering principles and practices; practical application of calculus, algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, logarithms, scientific notation, and statistics.

Skills in: principles of engineering design; computer software programs related to engineering.

Ability to: perform advanced engineering calculations; make sound engineering judgments and decisions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; write technical and accurate engineering reports; interpret construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications and test results; analyze information to define a problem, identify relevant concerns or factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications; complete workload within established time frames;

adapt to changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly; work independently with minimal direction; set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of the job responsibilities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, management, outside entities and the public; operate a personal computer and engineering software; review and approve the work of others.

Recruiter:
Stephanie Swanson
stephanie.swanson.gov