The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $41.913 Job Posting: JR2026-00029997 Professional Engineer II / Bridge Design (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Engineer to join our Bridge Design team. As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for managing project delivery and serving as the engineer of record for bridge design and repair projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bridge design principles, structural analysis, and construction consultation. Pay range is $41.913 -$61.784 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved. Job Duties: Manage the design and delivery of bridge projects, ensuring compliance with AASHTO specifications and the NDOT Bridge Design Manual. Serve as the engineer of record for bridge design and repair projects, including prestressed concrete girder, steel girder, and reinforced concrete slab bridges. Coordinate bridge projects with NDOT divisions, FHWA, consultants, municipalities, railroads, utilities, and other stakeholders. Monitor assigned bridge projects from initiation through letting and construction; identify risks and coordinate mitigation strategies. Represent Bridge Design at scoping meetings, progress meetings, plan-in-hand reviews, field reviews, and public meetings. Prepare and coordinate Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) submittals and required revisions. Provide construction-phase support, including site inspections, field reviews, and coordination with district and construction personnel. Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and designers; manage employee performance and professional development. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and one year of experience performing professional level engineering assignments. 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 or related field. Master's degree preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Nebraska. Five+ years of experience in bridge design, project management, and construction consultation. Other: Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Must be available for occasional overnight travel. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in Prestressed Concrete Girder, Steel Girder, and Reinforced Concrete Slab design principles. Strong understanding of AASHTO specifications and NDOT Bridge Design Manual. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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