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State of New Mexico

Senior Engineer - North Region (DOT/GO/PINF #10114467)

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A Transportation Engineer designs and maintains transportation systems such as roads, ports, airports, and bus or subway systems.

$116,923 / year median in New Mexico

+6% projected growth

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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 Five (5). Working alongside 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 North Region Division is 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. Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, Manager, Engineering classifications must obtain a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within six (6) months of their date of hire, in accordance with the Engineering and Surveying Practice Act, Sections 61-23-1 through 61-23-32 NMSA 1978, and 16.39.1 through 16.39.8 NMAC, as applicable. 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 exists to assist the Project Development Engineer (PDE) with better performance-based results, as defined in the current New Mexico Department of Transportation / Federal Highway Administration Stewardship and Oversight Agreement. The position is paid to assist in production of quality plans, on schedule, within budget, and per design criteria established by state and federal guidelines. Other duties include contract administration, as directed by the Project Development Engineer, pertaining to negotiated engineering contracts, as well as maintaining contact with New Mexico Department of Transportation support personnel during construction of assigned projects. How does it get done? The primary responsibilities of this position will include: Coordinate and communicate with the NMDOT District personnel. Collect preliminary design information for project development and scope, allowing timely completion of project-related tasks. Recommend design alternatives to improve project constructibility within identified budget during milestone inspections. Develop project designs that meet current highway and bridge design standards (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Roadside Design Guide, etc). Support the preparation of project schedules for all assigned projects. Contribute to the development of project scope and scoping reports with partners (NMDOT District and General office staff, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Planning Organizations, Tribal and Local Agencies, other stakeholders as needed). Prepare preliminary estimate for use by NMDOT Districts in determining funding to be programmed. Assist with management of consultant tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and on-budget. Coordinate consultant work review with other sections within the department. Ensure consultants follow applicable state and federal design standards as defined in negotiated contracts. Other tasks as required at NRD. Who are the customers? Project design for New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) North Region Design, District 4, and 5. Ideal Candidate Project design for New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) North Region Design, District 4, and 5. Minimum Qualification Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline and three (3) years of engineering experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be licensed by the
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as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire. 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. Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, Manager, Engineering classifications must obtain a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within six (6) months of their date of hire, in accordance with the Engineering and Surveying Practice Act, Sections 61-23-1 through 61-23-32 NMSA 1978, and 16.39.1 through 16.39.8 NMAC, as applicable. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Field work is also required in varying weather conditions-hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain, and snow; exposure to sunlight, dust, concrete powder, and environmental allergens; exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles; high volume traffic; insects and reptiles, loud noises, confined spaces, and stressful situations; interaction with public, local, county, school, and city officials by phone and in person; work is performed in the field, monthly assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays away from post of duty along with extended hours and occasional travel. Sitting/Standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling, and crawling for extended periods of time may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.