State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.661

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017910 Highway Designer II – Plan Development Unit (Open)

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Job Description:

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we reward our employees' hard work with a positive and supportive work culture where forward-thinking is encouraged. We provide training/career development, advancement opportunities, ample paid time off, work-life balance, and exciting and challenging work opportunities. As a Highway Designer II in our Roadway Division, you will be a member of the Plan Development Unit (PDU), and utilize CAD software to produce plan sets for complex highway projects and related civil or transportation engineering projects.

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

JOB DUTIES:

PDU’s mission is to create, check, and compile plans in a timely manner to meet the project delivery goals of NDOT. PDU works with several divisions within NDOT to create and compile the final plan set. The project can then be let and built to meet the asset management and safety goals of the department.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Roadway Design Division by creating CAD files for sheet creation, including the title sheet, summary of quantity sheets, typical cross-section sheets, plan and profile sheets, etc. These files are used from preliminary through letting plans for all Roadway Design Projects.
• Create Title Sheet and Summary of Quantities sheets for all other NDOT projects, including Local Projects & Consultant Design Projects.
• Conduct QA/QC check of plan sets from preliminary through PS&E Turn-in, checking for adherence to NDOT standards and practices.
• Compile the final plan set PDF file for PS&E Turn-in.
• Communicate effectively with people in the department.
• After the required skills have been achieved, assist co-workers in creating plans following the guidelines set by NDOT.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or other construction field using CADD applications and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized two-year Technical Community College.
• Education or experience in Civil Drafting with MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge using Microsoft Office, MicroStation or AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of NDOT’s standards and practices.
• Proficient in applying Computer Aided Design technology to Roadway Plans and Standard or Special Plans.
• Ability to read and create highway project plan sets.
• Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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