Job Description

Description

Join the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Roadway Design team and help shape the future of the State of Nebraska\'s transportation infrastructure! You\'ll get the opportunity to be involved with the design of a variety of projects from maintenance to new construction, all while working with a variety of groups from environmental, to construction to local entities. You will gain valuable experience learning how NDOT takes projects from concept to construction and helps provide a safe and reliable transportation system to the traveling public.

We reward our employee\'s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

If unable to fill at the Highway Designer III level, will consider applicants at the Highway Designer II level. Pay rate for this level is $22.686 per hour and requirements are: coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or other construction field using CADD applications and practices.

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Examples of Work

Under the close supervision of a Professional Engineer, will assist in the design of roadway projects and be responsible for technical design work of broad scope, complexity and diversity in the calculation and preparation of plans for complex roadway projects.

The essential duties are as follows:

• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design culverts and storm sewers.
• Design horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross sections and other design features.
• Prepare preliminary and final construction project plans.
• Prepare project cost estimates and compute final quantities.
• Participate in and document engineering decisions, write special provisions and keep project correspondence files accurate and up to date.
• Prepare for and participate in project meetings including plan in hand, public information, public hearing, pre-appraisal and pre-construction meetings.
• Prepare for and participate in project field inspections.
• Coordinate highway design projects within the Division and Department including public service agencies such as cities, counties and utilities.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
Highway Designer II: Coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or other construction field using CADD applications and practices.

Highway Designer III: Five years of experience in highway civil engineering design, including CADD applications and practices OR post-high school coursework or training in the design field mentioned above may substitute for two of the five years of experience required on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED:

• Graduation from a recognized two-year vocational engineering school.
• Experience in the preparation of highway construction plans, highway construction and inspection, highway surveying and cost estimates.
• Experience in MicroStation, GEOPAK, and PC based drafting, roadway, earthwork, drainage, word processing and spreadsheet programs.

OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of highway design.
• Skills in MicroStation, GEOPAK, and PC based drafting, roadway, earthwork, drainage, word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Skills in communication, public relations, coordinating projects, performing technical engineering design and designing complex projects.

We strongly believe in the value of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We welcome applicants of all ages and experiences. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we believe that unique viewpoints and experiences bring a valuable perspective to our team.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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