Associate Engineer - Underfill

associate engineers perform a broad range of engineering work not requiring licensure by the nevada state board of professional engineers and land surveyors. Associate engineers are distinguished from engineering technicians by greater latitude in the interpretation and application of established engineering criteria, and their technical expertise in the particular program area and/or knowledge acquired in a baccalaureate course of study in engineering or a related discipline.

In addition, associate engineer duties are typically distinguished from advanced engineering technician duties by a greater responsibility for reviewing, interpreting and using judgment to make recommendations and determinations based on data received, organized, compiled and summarized by lower level technical staff including engineering technicians.

bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related engineering field and two years of professional engineering experience; or certification by the nevada state board of professional engineers and land surveyors as an engineer intern, and two years of professional engineering experience in civil engineering or closely related engineering field; or two years of experience as a staff i, associate engineer or supervisor i, associate engineer in nevada state service;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

this position is based in carson city within the hydraulics division. Work involves supporting ndot's hydraulics and stormwater programs through engineering analysis and application of hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality principles. Typical duties include using approved models to identify design flows and drainage needs; preparing technical studies, plans, and specifications for channels, storm drains, culverts, detention basins, and related facilities; and reviewing engineering calculations, studies, reports, and plans for compliance with ndot standards and federal, state, and local requirements.

The engineer may also provide technical guidance to other ndot divisions and districts, coordinate project activities with public agencies, research material costs, participate in site investigations, and support construction by reviewing submittals, troubleshooting field issues, and conducting on-site inspections. These duties represent the full-performance expectations of the role; applicants are not required to be fully proficient in all areas at the time of hire.

candidates shall be able to demonstrate they are actively working on obtaining professional engineering license in the state of nevada. This recruitment may be used to underfill a professional engineer. Incumbent may progress to the next level after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with approval of the appointing authority.

this class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• engineering principles and practices
• computer software programs necessary to complete job assignments

• make logical engineering judgments and decisions
• read and understand engineering information from plans, drawings, specifications, manuals, correspondence, reports, graphs and memos
• analyze technical information, problems, situations, practices or procedures to identify relevant concerns, formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternatives and their implications
• communicate orally using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information and explain policies and procedures
• write engineering reports and other technical documents
• understand and perform statistical computations
• establish rapport and gain the trust of others
• operate personal computers and associated engineering software
• all knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower levels

stephanie swanson: stephanie.swanson.gov