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. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Staff Associate Engineers perform professional engineering assignments not requiring licensure by the State Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. This position is located within District II, Reno, on Construction Crew 905. Licensed Professional Engineers provide professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data, or activities in connection with public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment or projects impacting the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property. 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. 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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: