Lead Senior Engineering Technician - North Regional Division (DOT/GO/PINF #19091)

Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. The North Regional Division (NRD) provides project development, technical design, and design oversight for projects in District Four (4) and District Five (5). Working alongside the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) General Office and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) personnel, the North Region Division advances NMDOT projects through both internal design efforts and consultant oversight. The NRD also provides oversight on local agency projects that use federal funding for design and construction activities. The North Region Division is based out of the Santa Fe NMDOT General Office and is comprised of professional engineers, technicians, and administrative support staff. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. Why does the job exist? This position serves as the design squad lead for NRD (this is a non-supervisory position). The candidate will work directly with the Project Development Engineer (PDE) in developing project assignments and associated follow-up activities for the design squad. The candidate will work on design drawings and calculations for highway construction projects using Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) software. The candidate will also work on other tasks as needed in North Region Design. How does it get done? The primary responsibilities of this position will include: Ability to interpret and layout design information provided by a design engineer and/or squad lead in order to effectively produce viable construction plan sets. Utilize AutoCADD Civil 3D software. Who are the customers? The NMOT, North Region Design, public entities, and vendors. Ideal Candidate The NMOT, North Region Design, public entities, and vendors. Minimum Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is generally performed in an office setting with field work in varying weather conditions on multiple projects. May work extended hours and state wide travel including some overnight travel will be required. Sitting/standing/driving for extended periods of time and extended periods of work at a computer terminal with some bending may be required. Lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Dana Garcia, (505)231-7663 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.