Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$53/hr
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $36.443 Job Posting: JR2026-00027868 Highway Design Engineer (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If …
Skills: Highway design, Civil engineering, Hydrologic analysis, Hydraulic analysis, Roadway construction
York, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: York, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028475 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - York (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no…
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Snow removal, Road maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance
Arthur, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Arthur, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028440 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Arthur (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (I…
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Snow removal, Roadway maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Traffic safety
Crawford, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Crawford, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028463 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Crawford (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted O…
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Snow removal, Roadway maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Traffic safety
Kearney, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Kearney, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028476 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Kearney (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On …
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Snow removal, Roadway maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance
Bellevue, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$31/hr
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 Location: Bellevue, NE Hiring Rate: $21.625 Job Posting: JR2026-00028452 FT & PT Nurse Aide/Med Aide - ENVH Bellevue (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No …
Skills: Nursing assistance, Medication administration, Infection control, HIPAA compliance, Patient care
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Norfolk, NE Hiring Rate: $23.268 Job Posting: JR2026-00028487 Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Norfolk - Tools Provided! (Open) Applications No Long…
Skills: Diesel engine repair, Automotive maintenance, Computerized diagnostic equipment, Welding, Fabrication
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.036 Job Posting: JR2026-00028466 Construction Division Intern (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date…
Skills: Communication skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat
Imperial, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$37/hr
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Imperial, NE Hiring Rate: $25.331 Job Posting: JR2026-00028454 Hwy Maintenance Crew Chief - Imperial (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (…
Skills: Highway maintenance, Equipment operation, Crew leadership, Safety compliance, Bridge repair
Bellevue, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$52/hr
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 Location: Bellevue, NE Hiring Rate: $37.389 Job Posting: JR2026-00027887 FT Registered Nurse - Bellevue (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accept…
Skills: Nursing theory, Patient assessment, Care planning, Nursing leadership, Client advocacy
Hastings, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Hastings, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028439 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Hastings (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted O…
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Snow removal, Roadway maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Traffic safety
Kearney, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$58/hr
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 Location: Kearney, NE Hiring Rate: $37.389 Job Posting: JR2026-00028497 RN Positions-FT/PT (Night shift-6pm-6am) -Central Nebraska Veterans' Home-Kearne…
Skills: Nursing care, Care planning, Patient assessment, Client advocacy, Quality improvement
Sidney, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Sidney, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028458 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Sidney (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (I…
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Road maintenance, Snow removal, Equipment maintenance, Traffic management
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.036 Job Posting: JR2026-00028484 Student Intern - IT Construction Systems (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On…
Skills: SQL, C#, Python, Data analysis, Coding
Ravenna, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Ravenna, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028433 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Ravenna (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On …
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Snow removal, Roadway maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance
Bellevue, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$38/hr
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 Location: Bellevue, NE Hiring Rate: $26.907 Job Posting: JR2026-00028500 FT Licensed Practical Nurse (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted …
Skills: Licensed practical nursing, Patient care, Medication administration, Wound care, Nursing care plans
Gering, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Gering, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028467 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Gering (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (I…
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Snow removal, Roadway maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Traffic safety
Grant, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Grant, NE, Imperial, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00028451 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Grant or Imperial (Open) Applications …
Skills: Heavy equipment operation, Road maintenance, Snow removal, Equipment maintenance, Traffic safety
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.036 Job Posting: JR2026-00028453 Student Intern - Bridge Hydraulics (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If n…
Skills: Hydrology, Hydraulics, Civil engineering, CADD, Stormwater treatment
Valentine, Nebraska, United States · On-site
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Valentine, NE Hiring Rate: $20.390 Job Posting: JR2026-00028428 Hwy Construction Technician I/II - Valentine (Open) Applications No Longer Accep…
Skills: Highway construction inspection, Surveying, Materials testing, Construction plan reading, Bridge plan reading
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States • On-site
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The Highway Design Engineer will participate in the design of complex rural and municipal roadway projects, including horizontal and vertical alignments and drainage features. They will also prepare construction plans, cost estimates, and project documentation while coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and either possess or be able to obtain an Engineer Intern certification. Professional Engineer I applicants must hold a valid P.E. license in Nebraska or be able to obtain one within 90 days.
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Participate in the design of various complex rural and municipal roadway construction projects including resurfacing and reconstruction projects.
Perform the design of horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway cross-sections, guardrail, erosion control, and other roadway features.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, design culverts, storm sewers and other drainage features, and prepare drainage structure cross-section plans.
Compute wetland impacts and design mitigation sites.
Perform design and analysis work to support the NEPA process.
Prepare preliminary and final roadway construction project plans and other project deliverables.
Draft miscellaneous design details.
Prepare estimates of construction project quantities and costs.
Perform data collection, background research, note reduction, calculations, analysis and documentation of engineering related decisions.
Write project descriptions, special provisions, alternatives analysis, and other project documents.
Maintain project correspondence files and plans in an accurate and up to date condition.
Prepare for and participate in project related meetings and field inspections.
Coordinate several roadway design projects concurrently within the Division and Department, including public service agencies such as cities, counties, and utilities.
Aid and assist other engineering personnel as necessary.
Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.
Professional Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. 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.
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with transportation related focus.
Educational experience and knowledge in the design of highways, streets, culverts, and storm sewers.
Educational experience and knowledge in the preparation of highway construction plans, construction estimates, highway construction, highway inspection and highway surveying.
Educational experience or other experience in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise, and AASHTOware.
Engineering degrees must be from an EAC/ABET-accredited program (or evaluated by NCEES as equivalent).
Requires occasional out-of-town overnight travel and working extended hours to meet deadlines.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge of: civil engineering theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering and design; modern methods and techniques of highway construction, maintenance, and materials; legal responsibilities and ramifications associated with the work performed; federal and agency design standards, specifications, and procedures; federal and state laws and regulations applicable to the function performed; practices and terminology of computer operations and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); and practical engineering concepts.
Ability to: interpret, understand and implement state and federal laws and regulations, and agency standards, policies, and procedures; read, interpret and evaluate engineering plans and specifications; understand all levels of project design; organize, analyze, and evaluate available information and draw reasonable conclusions; develop procedures and determine the logical flow of work through the work unit; plan, organize, assign and direct the work of section/unit staff; provide direction and expertise to other engineering professionals and engineering technicians; evaluate the professional and/or technical skills of assigned team members and assign work accordingly; communicate information clearly and concisely; prepare, interpret, use, and explain civil engineering plans, maps, specifications and standards and reports, communicate with the public, agency staff, and local government officials; interact with assigned workers, other agency employees, local government representatives, and the public.
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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
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Official LinkedIn account of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
Official LinkedIn account of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). Page not monitored 24/7. For road conditions and closures, visit: 511.nebraska.gov
Offices: 1500 Highway 2, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502, US
Official LinkedIn account of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
Official LinkedIn account of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). Page not monitored 24/7. For road conditions and closures, visit: 511.nebraska.gov
Offices: 1500 Highway 2, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502, US
