Associate Engineer

staff 2, associate engineer

*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

the nevada department of transportation (ndot) is hiring for a staff 2, associate engineer as an underfill for a professional engineer in elko, nv on crew 301. This position is responsible for managing assigned construction and district projects and works alongside the crew manager, traffic engineer, and other team members. This position will collaborate with various ndot divisions and manages district-level contracts, agreements, stormwater compliance, roadway operations, and stewardship projects from application through final acceptance.

The position requires strong technical skills, sound independent judgment, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. Some key responsibilities include coordinating engineering projects to ensure they stay on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the standards and specifications. The position also involves preparing and reviewing technical documents, sharing engineering information with stakeholders, and working closely with consultants, contractors, and government agencies to achieve successful project outcomes.

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.

associate engineers perform a broad range of engineering work not requiring licensure by the nevada state board of professional engineers and land surveyors. Associate engineers are distinguished from engineering technicians by greater latitude in the interpretation and application of established engineering criteria, and their technical expertise in the particular program area and/or knowledge acquired in a baccalaureate course of study in engineering or a related discipline.

In addition, associate engineer duties are typically distinguished from advanced engineering technician duties by a greater responsibility for reviewing, interpreting and using judgment to make recommendations and determinations based on data received, organized, compiled and summarized by lower level technical staff including engineering technicians.

bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related engineering field and two years of professional engineering experience; or certification by the nevada state board of professional engineers and land surveyors as an engineer intern, and two years of professional engineering experience in civil engineering or closely related engineering field; or two years of experience as a staff i, associate engineer or supervisor i, associate engineer in nevada state service;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

participate in the planning, design, analysis and inspection of construction and maintenance of transportation and highway systems, bridges, and other structures. Design and analyze traffic systems including traffic signal systems, highway lighting systems, traffic striping detail and overhead traffic sign support structures. Design and evaluate pavement structural sections for new and existing roadways; develop new structural section or develop appropriate rehabilitation strategy.

Perform technical and statutory review of water right applications; assist in hearings, preparing draft state engineer rulings and assist in administering water rights including water allocation, inventories, and distribution. Provide water quality clearance for highway projects including technical reports for inclusion in required environmental impact statements and ensure compliance with federal and state water quality regulations; perform assessments and determine compliance with federal and state requirements regarding air quality, noise control and hazardous waste and prepare required reports.

Review applications, oversee inspections, and recommend appropriate enforcement action for facilities subject to…