Job Summary

• As a Highway Designer II in the Plan Development Unit (PDU) at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you will utilize CAD software to produce plan sets for complex highway projects and related civil or transportation engineering projects.
• Responsibilities include supporting the Roadway Design Division by creating CAD files for sheet creation, conducting QA/QC checks of plan sets, and compiling the final plan sets PDF file for PS&E turn-ins.
• We reward our employees’ hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes state-matched retirement contribution, paid holidays, and generous leave accruals.

Matching Summary

Salary

Base: $23.661; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 79% employer-paid health insurance plans, State-matched retirement contribution of 156%, 13 paid holidays, Generous leave accruals, Military leave, Tuition reimbursement, Dependent tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or other construction fields using CADD applications and practices
• Graduation from a recognized two-year technical community college
• Education or experience in civil drafting with MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam
• Knowledge of NDOT's standards and practices
• Proficiency in applying Computer-Aided Design technology
• Ability to read and create highway project plan sets

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