PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Licensed professional engineers engage in the practice of professional engineering which includes, but is not limited to, professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data, or responsibility for supervision of construction or operations in connection with public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, and projects wherein the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned. Duties and responsibilities require independent control and direction, and the use of initiative, skill and judgment applied to the research or design of professional engineering work. All positions in this series require licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).This position is based in Carson City within the Hydraulics Division. Work involves supporting NDOT's Hydraulics and Stormwater Programs through engineering analysis and application of hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality principles. Typical duties include using approved models to identify design flows and drainage needs; preparing technical studies, plans, and specifications for channels, storm drains, culverts, detention basins, and related facilities; and reviewing engineering calculations, studies, reports, and plans for compliance with NDOT standards and Federal, State, and local requirements. The engineer may also provide technical guidance to other NDOT Divisions and Districts, coordinate project activities with public agencies, research material costs, participate in site investigations, and support construction by reviewing submittals, troubleshooting field issues, and conducting on-site inspections. These duties represent the full-performance expectations of the role; applicants are not required to be fully proficient in all areas at the time of hire.Knowledge of: engineering principles and practices; practical application of calculus, algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, logarithms, scientific notation, and statistics.Skills in: the principles of engineering design; computer software programs related to engineering.Ability to: perform advanced engineering calculations; make sound engineering judgments and decisions; communicate effectively both 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 as circumstances dictate; 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 CONTACT INFORMATION: Stephanie Swanson at stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov