PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, P.E.

Posting number: 2026-02485

Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job classification: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, P.E.

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Engineering, Transportation

Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Professional Engineering Specialist in the Geotechnical Section of the Materials Division in Carson City, NV. Incumbent will perform analysis and design of geotechnical projects in accordance with appropriate design specifications and division policies, develop contract documents, and provide support services during project construction. Responsibilities also include providing division management with recommendations on interpretation and application of geotechnical design codes, development of policy and procedure documents, and continuous improvement to the standard specifications and plans. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as a technical expert on American Association of State Highway and Transportation Official (AASHTO) policies, Transportation Research Board (TRB) and National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) or other research project committees. ** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. 

Professional Engineering Specialists are experienced Professional Engineers (P.E.) who have detailed and in-depth knowledge and expertise that enables them to develop solutions to complex atypical design and/or construction challenges; advise management, engineering professionals and technical staff division/departmentwide on contract interpretation, conceptual design alternatives analyses, code interpretation, and specialized research and analysis related to best methods, materials and practices. The preponderance of duties and responsibilities of positions in this class is providing technical expertise for project development, specialized systems and/or functions and advanced research, analysis and problem solving in specialized areas of highway maintenance and construction.

Examples of duties

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a civil engineering field such as geotechnical, structural, water resources, transportation or construction engineering, and licensure as a Professional Engineer which included practical experience relevant to the assignment; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, completion of 12 units of graduate level coursework relevant to the assignment, licensure as a Professional Engineer, and one year of professional post-licensure civil engineering experience; OR five years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer performing engineering work relevant to the assignment.

Qualifications

Professional Engineering Specialists are experienced Professional Engineers (P.E.) who have detailed and in-depth knowledge and expertise that enables them to develop solutions to complex atypical design and/or construction challenges; advise management, engineering professionals and technical staff division/departmentwide on contract interpretation, conceptual design alternatives analyses, code interpretation, and specialized research and analysis related to best methods, materials and practices. The preponderance of duties and responsibilities of positions in this class is providing technical expertise for project development, specialized systems and/or functions and advanced research, analysis and problem solving in specialized areas of highway maintenance and construction. 

 Consult with management regarding solutions and alternatives in specialized areas and on special projects; provide technical expertise in the application of advanced theories, concepts, and processes; research new technologies and processes to solve existing problems; develop innovative approaches to the application and utilization of new and advanced technology; and support management and staff department-wide by providing expertise, research, and analysis in specialized engineering areas. 

Evaluate specific elements of research conducted by others and determine the applicability to specific design, construction, or maintenance projects in Nevada; prepare reports for management defining the issues, evaluation, possible solutions, costs, risks, and alternatives on projects that significantly impact the department’s mission. 

Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, new technology and new products, and other data to eva