State of Nebraska

Highway Design Engineer

Lincoln, NE · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$36k-$54kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

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.
The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

JR2026-00027868 Highway Design Engineer (Evergreen) (Open)
Participate in the design of various complex rural and municipal roadway construction projects including resurfacing and reconstruction projects.
Perform the design of horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway cross-sections, guardrail, erosion control, and other roadway features.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, design culverts, storm sewers and other drainage features, and prepare drainage structure cross-section plans.
Compute wetland impacts and design mitigation sites.
Perform design and analysis work to support the NEPA process.
Draft miscellaneous design details.
Perform data collection, background research, note reduction, calculations, analysis and documentation of engineering related decisions.
Write project descriptions, special provisions, alternatives analysis, and other project documents.
Maintain project correspondence files and plans in an accurate and up to date condition.

Engineer: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer I: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
provide direction and expertise to other engineering professionals and engineering technicians
Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with transportation related focus.
Engineering degrees must be from an EAC/ABET-accredited program (or evaluated by NCEES as equivalent).
Requires occasional out-of-town overnight travel and working extended hours to meet deadlines.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
modern methods and techniques of highway construction, maintenance, and materials
legal responsibilities and ramifications associated with the work performed

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.
Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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.
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy

Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Equal Opportunity Statement

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