| Location | Carson City, NV |
| Salary | $91,496.16–$137,954.16 Per Year |
MANAGER 1, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Salary
$91,496.16 - $137,954.16 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-04557
Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
11/03/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
43
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City, NV
Job Summary
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring for a Manager 1, Professional Engineer in Carson City, NV. The position manages federally required bridge safety inspections, statewide. Licensed professional Engineers provide professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data. This position is located within the Structures Division in Carson City. This position is responsible for performing routine, Non-redundant steel tension members (NSTM), in-depth, special, and damage/emergency bridge/tunnel inspections consistent with the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standard (NBIS) and the National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS); collecting Specifications of the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) and element level inspection data; collecting Specifications for the National Tunnel Inventory (SNTI); developing bridge repair strategies and producing bridge inspection reports using inspectX Bridge management system software; preparing bridge inspection schedules; performing truck permit evaluation; and preforming various bridge management tasks. 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 at this time. 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 do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.
Managers in this series are Professional Engineers (P.E.) who plan, coordinate and oversee projects, programs and consultant contracts/agreements; perform professional engineering functions requiring analysis involving the application of advanced principles and abstract concepts in the development of unique solutions to solve difficult problems; develop policies, procedures and long and short range goals.
Essential Qualifications
Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and three years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in a supervisory or responsible project charge capacity; OR licensure and an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Manager I, Professional Engineer in Nevada State service; OR three years of experience as a Supervisor, Professional Engineer in Nevada State service.
Job Duties
Interact and communicate with internal managers administrators as well as executives, officials and regulatory representatives to solve problems and negotiate solutions involving conflict or controversy requiring interpretation/application of policy or to negotiate solutions within policy guidelines.
Direct and manage subordinate staff including subordinate supervisors; establish work performance standards and evaluate performance; recommend and initiate disciplinary action when necessary by reviewing circumstances, seriousness of offense, impacts, and probable cause to maintain fair and impartial control and to uphold the departments standards of performance; organize, coordinate and delegate projects and assignments.
Represent the department at various hearings, meetings, conferences, public news media interviews, and at city and county council meetings to provide information and answer questions pertaining to federal and State rules and regulations and department policies, procedures and projects.
Assist in budget development by recommending division, branch or section operational needs and other pertinent cost factors; attend finance, staff and status meetings to represent the division, branch or section.
Provide technical engineering assistance to staff and various committees and groups; testify in court proceedings and claims against the department to provide oral and written testimony, as required, and serve as an expert witness in lawsuits and other court matters.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general direction, incumbents are responsible for the operations and staff of one or more major work units within the Department of Transportation. Programs and activities administered at this level are broad and complex requiring interpretation of rules and regulations and the assessment of conflicting situations, divergent views and data that is complex, managing consultant agreements, and administering complex activities or statewide contracts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics to perform calculations and professional engineering work; engineering principles and practices; principles of organization and management in an engineering environment.
General knowledge of: federal and State affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws and regulations; project and program budget tracking.
Ability to: manage projects and follow through with minimal direction and/or supervision; communicate orally using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information and explain policies and procedures to persons with varying levels of engineering expertise; analyze information, technical data, problems, situations, practices or procedures to define the problem or objective; identify relevant concerns or factors, identify patterns, tendencies and relationships, and recognize alternatives and their implications; supervise and direct the work of professional engineers, sub-professional and skilled employees; work as part of a team; complete heavy workload within established time frames; speak on a one-to-one basis to obtain information, explain policies and procedures, and persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action; write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports to explain procedures and policies and present information; evaluate and comment constructively on the performance of assigned personnel.
Skill in: recognizing the use of sound engineering principles and practices.
Recruiter Contact Information: Stephanie Swanson - stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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This position requires a physical agility exam. The physical agility exam consists of: a) Vertical jump of no less 12 inches; b)The Illinois Agility Run in 30 seconds or less; c) complete no less than 30 crunches in 2 minute; d) complete not less than 10 consecutive push-ups; e) 1 mile run/walk in 18 minutes or less; g) lift and carry a folding ladder from the ground and carry 10 feet to tailgate of standard pick-up truck and then return, repeated three times. Can you fulfill this requirement?
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This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?
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All positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Can you meet this requirement?
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This position requires a current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). Can you meet this requirement?
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This position requires current Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). Please provide your Professional Engineer license number and for which State.
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An incumbent registered as a Professional Engineer in another state must become registered as a Professional Engineer in Nevada within six months following the date of appointment and as a continuing condition of employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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