Supervisor , Associate Engineer

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation Materials Division is hiring for a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer in Las Vegas, NV. The role involves supervising and helping train lab personnel while ensuring all equipment meets required specifications and calibration standards. Responsibilities include testing concrete, steel, metal, and other applicable materials, as well as reviewing completed tests for accuracy, specification compliance, and preparing final reports.

The position requires regular communication with Resident Engineers, Nevada (NDOT) divisions, material suppliers, testing firms, state and federal agencies, equipment vendors, and other industry organizations. Additional duties include reviewing material specifications for accuracy, participating in required updates, taking part in the Source and Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) accreditation programs, and managing the testing and training procedures used within the lab.

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. 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.

Positions in this series 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 the performance of employees according to established policies and work performance standards; ensure accurate and timely completion of work assignments; and provide guidance and training.

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

Supervisors at all levels coordinate employees and/or work groups performing a wide variety of engineering functions depending on the program/project assignment.

Program areas may include, but are not limited to, environmental services, materials and testing, survey projects, road design, transportation safety projects, traffic design, structural inspections, and research and development.

Under general supervision, incumbents supervise technical engineering employees and perform engineering functions requiring analysis of diverse data and the exercise of judgment impacting daily operations and policy and procedure implementation. Duties result in a product or provide a service or recommendation used by others in making decisions. Incumbents supervise staff and their work with considerable independence, and interpret and apply general guidelines, policies and procedures.

Positions at this level deal with others at similar levels or external peers and higher supervisory levels for the purpose of answering questions requiring interpretation and application of policy.

• Knowledge of: current engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of: practical application of geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
• Knowledge of: engineering terminology, concepts and calculations.
• General knowledge of:
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration and applicable health and safety regulations.
• Ability to: make logical engineering judgments.
• Ability to: read and comprehend technical and scientific documents, maps, specifications and plans.
• Ability to: make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
• Ability to: analyze and interpret information, technical data, problems, situations, practices and procedures.
• Ability to: define specific engineering problems and objectives.
• Ability to: identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies and relationships, and recognize alternatives and their implications.
• Ability to: use a scientific calculator.
• Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department staff, management, contractors, the public and other outside entities.
• Ability to: work within the Cartesian coordinate system.
• Ability to: complete workload within established deadlines.
• Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to: perform work according to established policies and procedures.
• Ability to: work independently and as part of a team.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual…