Staff Associate Engineer Underfill

The Nevada Department of Transportation Road Design Division is hiring a Staff 1 Associate Engineer Underfill in Carson City, NV.

• Develop contract plans for roadway projects across the state.
• Produce computer‑aided drafting (CADD) drawings for roadway cross sections, freeway interchanges, roundabouts, sidewalk details, traffic control and striping, and other construction details.
• Prepare typical sections, profiles, cross‑sections and special details.
• Calculate and compile plan quantities, produce estimate summaries and structure lists, and incorporate quantities into the NDOT estimating system.
• Create traffic control and striping plans.
• Verify roadway geometrics using InRoads and Micro Station.
• Review and recommend changes to design plans; research and compile project data for incorporation into contract plans.
• Enter quantities and estimate data into NDOT systems.
• Coordinate with other NDOT divisions to integrate additional engineering disciplines into contract plans.
• Verify the accuracy of work produced by others and act as team leader during field reviews.
• Assist with training needs as required.
• Design and analyze traffic systems, including traffic signal, highway lighting, traffic striping details and overhead traffic sign support structures.
• Evaluate pavement structural sections for new and existing roadways and develop rehabilitation strategies.
• Conduct on‑site highway construction inspections and prepare final reports, including the Construction Engineering Manpower Management System (CEMMS).

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; no sponsorship of employment visas.
• Options for eligibility:
  • Certification as an Engineer Intern by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • Two years of journey‑level technical experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service.
  • A combination of education and experience sufficient to meet the above criteria.
• Knowledge of roadway design standards set by AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and NDOT Design Division Policy and Procedures.
• Proficiency in InRoads, Micro Station, NDOT estimating systems, and CADD.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams and independently on assigned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of interacting diplomatically with the public in potentially hostile situations.

This recruitment may be used to underfill a Staff 2 Associate Engineer. The incumbent may progress to the next level after meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and approval of the appointing authority.

Position is on‑site only; remote work options are not available.