SUPERVISOR 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
Salary
$67,296.24 - $100,098.72 Annually
Location
Sparks
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02552
Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J
Salary Grade
36
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
310 Galletti Way, Sparks, NV 89431
Job Summary
The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer located within District II in Sparks, NV. Incumbent serves as the Survey Crew Chief and is responsible for assisting the Resident Engineer with administering construction contracts; supervising engineering technicians and/or engineering students; direct activities of assigned staff, organize personnel, equipment and materials, and delegate assignments; evaluate the performance of employees according to established policies and work performance standards; ensure accurate and timely completion of work assignments; performing construction survey; provide guidance and training to Engineering Technicians. Note: The Job Duties section listed in the announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all Supervisor 1, Associate Engineers positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties this position will perform. 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.
Positions in this series supervise professional engineering associates, technical engineering staff, and/or engineering students; direct activities of assigned staff, organize personnel, equipment and materials, and delegate assignments; evaluate the performance of employees according to established policies and work performance standards; ensure accurate and timely completion of work assignments; and provide guidance and training.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field; OR certified as an Engineering Intern and four years of subprofessional engineering experience; OR four years of experience at the Engineering Technician II level or above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Supervisors at all levels coordinate employees and/or work groups performing a wide variety of engineering functions depending on the program/project assignment.
Program areas may include, but are not limited to, environmental services, materials and testing, survey projects, road design, transportation safety projects, traffic design, structural inspections, and research and development.
Under general supervision, incumbents supervise technical engineering employees and perform engineering functions requiring analysis of diverse data and the exercise of judgment impacting daily operations and policy and procedure implementation. Duties result in a product or provide a service or recommendation used by others in making decisions. Incumbents supervise staff and their work with considerable independence, and interpret and apply general guidelines, policies and procedures. Positions at this level deal with others at similar levels or external peers and higher supervisory levels for the purpose of answering questions requiring interpretation and application of policy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: current engineering principles and practices; practical application of geometry, trigonometry and algebra; engineering terminology, concepts and calculations.
General knowledge of: Occupational Safety and Health Administration and applicable health and safety regulations.
Ability to: make logical engineering judgments; read and comprehend technical and scientific documents, maps, specifications and plans; make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles; analyze and interpret information, technical data, problems, situations, practices and procedures; define specific engineering problems and objectives; identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies and relationships, and recognize alternatives and their implications; use a scientific calculator; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department staff, management, contractors, the public and other outside entities; work within the Cartesian coordinate system; complete workload within established deadlines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; perform work according to established policies and procedures; and work independently and as part of a team.
Recruiter Contact Information: Kristen Burke - kburke@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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Do you have any of the following?
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This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours of this position are subject to change based on the needs of the appointing authority. Typical shifts are four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts but may include some variation depending on the specific needs of the department. Can you meet this requirement?
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A valid Nevada drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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Please describe your experience in the construction field and where it was obtained?
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Please describe your previous experience with field construction survey and where it was obtained.
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If you qualify based upon your degree, please make sure your transcript is attached. Please indicate "Yes" or "No" if your transcripts are attached.
Required Question
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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