We are looking for a confident PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER to join our dynamic team at State of Nevada in Reno, NV.
Growing your career as a Full Time PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, persuasion and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER at State of Nevada today!
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - Requisition ID: 19379 Recruitment Type: Open Competitive Posting Close Date: N/A
Geographical Location: Reno, Sparks
Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Business Unit: HR-TRANSPORTATION ADMIN
Work Type: PERMANENT
*Pay Grade: GRADE 40
Salary Range: $64,393.92 - $96,632.64
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: CHRISTI A HOUSE
Phone: Show phone number Email: View email address on careers.nv.gov Position Description Professional Engineers perform a broad range of duties involving assisting the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer contract administration and maintaining and managing a field office and field laboratory.
Incumbent assists the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer with administrating highway construction projects of a diverse and complex nature; interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating construction engineering assignments involving unique or controversial problems; provide training and guidance to staff to ensure that the contractors activities are monitored and documented in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements; maintaining and managing a construction field office including correspondence and all contract documents; maintaining and managing a construction field laboratory including facilities to perform all field tests required on the contract; and representing the Department for assigned projects at meetings and conferences. Incumbent will maintain a positive and professional public image for the Department while working directly with contractors, the public, local public agencies, and NDOT Divisions as a project is constructed. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Incumbent assists the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer to ensure adherence to the contract plans and specifications; timely resolution of any plan or specification conflicts or ambiguities; completion of changes in contract plans and specifications through the process of written change order; preparation of progress estimates and authorization of payment to contractor; ensuring project safety on a 24-hour basis; enforcing state and federal statutes and regulations regarding environmental issues; ensuring all labor compliance requirements are monitored and met; and preparation of documentation to support department's position on claims filed against contract.
Professional Engineers may work in an office setting or outside in urban environments and rural environments in a wide range of temperatures and climates. Office setting commonly require working on a computer using a variety of software. Urban environments may be located in areas which require interaction with the public and in areas of high traffic volumes. Rural environments may be outside the city limits and away from readily accessible general services. Professional Engineers may work alternative shifts outside of traditional business hours (overtime, nights, weekend, holidays, and long-term travel on per diem) and may need to report to work will little to no notice.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
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Minimum Qualifications Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. Special Requirements As a condition of employment, pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances. A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Registration as a Professional Engineer is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. *The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Benefits of working as a PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER in Reno, NV:
? Learning opportunities
? Advancement opportunities
? Competitive salary
