Signing Engineer
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$34.857

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011294 Signing Engineer (Open)

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Job Description:
Are you interested in working on a variety of projects with people from different teams and backgrounds? Then come be a part of a great Traffic Engineering team that is shaping the future of Transportation in Nebraska. Our Traffic Engineering position will engage you on projects from maintenance to new construction, while working with a variety of groups from Roadway Design and our Districts. You will gain valuable experience learning how NDOT takes projects from concept to construction and providing safe and reliable transportation systems to the traveling public.

Pay range is $34.857 -$51.383 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

If unable to fill at the Professional Engineer I level, will consider applicants at the Engineer level which requires a bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment. Pay rate for this classification is $30.577 per hour.

Job Duties:

• Design and development of highway signing, pavement marking, workzone traffic control plans, and temporary traffic control plans.
• Calculate and balance summary of quantities for materials used in traffic control.
• Assist Districts in the field with traffic signing and marking requests.
• Design signs for sign orders.
• Review and approve sign and sign structure shop drawings submitted by contractors.
• Respond orally and in writing to questions made by the public, consultants, contractors, and Inter/Intra-agency sources.
• Design interstate, expressway, & highway junction signing plans.
• Participate in annual work zone traffic control review and provide assistance to the districts in the field as needed.
• Prepare work zone crash summary.
• Review work zone accident and fatal accident reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineer: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.

Professional Engineer I: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in traffic sign design and application, pavement marking application, design of work zone traffic control.
• Roadway design experience.
• Field construction experience.

Other:

• Engineering degree programs must be EAC/ABET accredited or evaluated by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) as equivalent to an accredited degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Requires occasional out of town travel and working extended hours to meet deadlines.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of MUTCD.
• Experience and/or knowledge in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Computer Aided Drafting (MicroStation, SignCAD).
• Organization and public relations skills.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects and to interact closely with other section members in a constructive manner.

Benefits

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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