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Highway Designer III

Employer: Nebraska Department of Transportation

Job Description:

Job Description: Join a team of professionals dedicated to delivering lighting plans meeting The Nebraska Department of Transportation's (NDOT) Roadway Design standards. As a Highway Designer III, you will develop lighting plans and see the product of your work as you travel through the state of Nebraska. 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 • The Lighting Unit's mission is to create lighting plans in a timely manner for the project delivery goal of NDOT. • Prepare plans for all levels of highway lighting projects, including complex lighting at rest areas, weigh stations, and roadway lighting projects with multiple phases of construction. • Research and analyze all available project information to determine the appropriate lighting design. • Prepare plan revisions as required to accommodate necessary project changes. • Prepare lighting computations and calculations. • Tabulate the quantities of all electrical items from the plans for use in project cost estimating. • Assist in lighting warrants. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Three 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 three years of experience required on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the design of Lighting Plans and specifications for NDOT. Education or experience in Civil Drafting with MicroStation or AutoCAD. Graduation from a recognized 2-year Technical Community College Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of NDOT Roadway Design Standards, AASHTO Roadway Design Standards; Nebraska Standard Specifications for Highway Construction; hydraulics and hydrology, advanced engineering principles related to design and construction of projects including engineering, surveying, hydrology, hydraulics, and geometrics. Skills in: Applying design principles to the most complex design with limited direction. Ability to: Respond to inquiries at public hearings and meetings; plan and coordinate multiple sections/divisions activities relating to project completion; identify specific information from a substantial amount of related data or information in such sources as legal property descriptions, reports, survey notes, manuals, and standard specifications. 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.

Job Details

Job Type:	Full Time
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Job Category:	Drafting, Engineering

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Website: http://www.statejobs.nebraska.gov

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