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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Omaha, NE
Hiring Rate:
$59.551
Job Posting:
JR2026-00027369 District 2 Engineer (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-30-2026
Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Professional Engineer to lead and manage the District 2 region, which is headquartered in Omaha.
The District Engineer will serve as NDOT's representative and provide leadership in linking the development and implementation of district policies, plans, strategic goals and objectives to the Department's vision and mission. The District Engineer will also represent the NDOT to the public, governmental entities and officials, contractors, consultants, developers, railroads, public transportation, utilities, media, and other groups and organizations.
The District Engineer must be committed to the strategic goals and processes of the Department, and to its values of integrity, safety, and quality.
Pay range for this position is $59.551 - $89.324. The pay rate is commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints.
Job Duties:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan, assign, and direct the work activity of assigned management and supervisory staff to attain work goals and to ensure consistent application of administrative policies, procedures, contracts, and standards.
- Optimize the allocation of resources using asset management and the performance of the transportation system.
- Prepare the annual construction program and the maintenance plan for Nebraska's Highway and Interstate System in the District 2 region.
- Develop and administer the District 2 budget.
- Lead partnering efforts with consultants, contractors, cities, counties, agencies, and private citizens.
- Manage and coordinate the District's public relations efforts with the media, other government agencies, a concentrated media center, the public, and special interest groups and will also attend public forums representing the Nebraska Department of Transportation to communicate the agency's goals and objectives and to seek public input.
- Administer agency and state personnel policies and rules and coordinate the administration of the labor union contract in District 2.
- Serve as a liaison with state senators, mayors, and city councils.
- Lead the District's workforce development program.
- Remain knowledgeable of Intelligent Transportation System applications, operations, and incident management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and two years of experience performing highly advanced, progressively responsible transportation engineering which includes leading and managing a complex engineering operation with responsibility for public relations, budgeting, and management of human resources. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing engineering organizations.
- Demonstrated experience using total quality management principles and decision making.
- Experience in public relations, budget management, and human resources management.
Other:
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Significant travel, including limited overnight, is required.
- Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong team leadership, performance management, and coaching skills, including the ability to motivate, influence, and mentor teammates, and treat all teammates, stakeholders, and the travelling public respectfully and courteously.
- Skilled in leading projects involving intra-organizational teams.
- Strong strategic thinking skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with top management, various state, federal and local officials, news media, trade associations, legislature, executive branch, and congressional representatives and their staff.
- Knowledge of: State and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relative to assigned district; current literature, trends and development in transportation and civil engineering; agency budgetary and fiscal policies, procedures, and practices.
- Skill in: Engineering principles, practices, and techniques; management principles, techniques, and methods such as personnel and organizational management, budgeting, and employee supervision pertinent to investigating and resolving problems and issues impacting district operations; developing or revising policies and standards to carry out work objectives more efficiently, safely and cost effectively; establishing district goals to effectively utilize available resources.
- Ability to: Meet NDOT agency and district goals; comply with State and federal regulations; express ideas, concepts, regulations, practices and procedures to present, persuade, negotiate, and defend positions; make clear and convincing group presentations; listen to others and facilitate exchange of information; lead others and work cooperatively as a team; improve personal and staff performance; coordinate and integrate the work activities of diverse units and individuals; interact with the public, elected and appointed officials, public interest groups, contractors, consultants, and agency employees at all levels within and throughout the agency; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with multiple city, county, state, and other local governmental entities; provide leadership by example; and carry out responsibilities with high ethical and professional standards.
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