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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Lincoln Job Posting
Hiring Rate:
$26.22
Classification Salary Range:
$26.22 - $38.65
Job Posting:
JR2024-00002834 Hwy Designer III (Open)
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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an opportunity as a Highway Designer III.
Under close supervision of a Professional Engineer, you will assist in the design of roadway construction projects and will also be responsible for assisting in the review of work on a broad scope, complexity, and diversity.
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
Job Duties:
• Participate in the design of various rural and urban highway construction projects including resurfacing and reconstruction projects assigned to the Roadway Design Division.
• Design various roadway features including horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, cross-sections, earthwork, guardrails, and other features.
• Participate in the design of erosion control features and implementation of environmental processes.
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design culverts and storm sewers.
• Draft roadway, culvert, and storm sewer cross-section plans. Draft miscellaneous design details.
• Prepare preliminary and final construction project quantities and costs.
• 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-related meetings and field inspections.
• Prepare project-related documents and reports.
• Coordinate highway design projects within the division and department, including public service agencies such as cities, counties, and utilities.
• Aid and assist other engineering personnel.
REQUIRED:
Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the incumbent to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A general qualification guideline for positions in this class is a high school education or the equivalent AND education or experience in design, drafting, engineering, or highway construction.
PREFERRED:
Graduation from a recognized two-year vocational engineering school. Experience and knowledge 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. 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.
OTHER:
Valid driver's license or the ability to provide authorized independent transportation. Occasional overnight travel is possible. Regular and reliable attendance is required
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
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