Engineer Manager I (DOT/GO/PINF #18841)

$39.09 - $62.54 Hourly

$81,308 - $130,093 Annually

This position is a Pay Band EG

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 South Regional Division (SRD) maintains liaisons with directors and division heads of the General Office (GO) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials, public service agencies and the general public. This team of engineers and support staff has contributed, and continues to contribute, to enhancements that are present throughout southern New Mexico.

Why does the job exist?

This position is the first level of management in the Engineering Series which provides supervision of subordinate engineers in which the primary focus is on resource management and the leadership of staff.

How does it get done?

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of a specific agency project. This function requires having knowledge of Federal regulations and engineering requirements for this program area; coordinating with the Federal oversight agency and other agencies/departments and outside contracted firms; managing subordinates and others' work and preparing progress reports. Other responsibilities will include:
* Develop scope and evaluate fee proposals submitted in response to agencies Request for Proposals (RFPs)
* Development independent labor hours for negotiations with Consultants and identification of funding needs for study projects
* Sign plans and specifications after ensuring they are complete and ready
* Implement quality assurance and quality control measures during project development
* Review specifications and project designs to assure that most current specifications are being used
* Ensure project design work is coordinated with other sections and bureaus in timely manner
* Provide detailed updates for projects for the Program Management Team Meeting (PMTM)

Who are the customers?

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), public entities, and vendors.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will experience with the following:

* Computer Aided Drafting design, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
* Roadway/Bridge Construction.
* Roadway/Bridge Design.
* Knowledge of design standards, civil engineering design activities related to project development, surveying, construction, traffic engineering, and roadway construction.
* Project Development with New Mexico Department of Transportation including standard specifications for highway and bridge construction.
* Project development to meet New Mexico Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration standards.
* Prioritizing assignments.
* Working on several roadway design projects simultaneously.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and six (6) years of engineering experience, two (2) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.

Substitution Table

No substitutions. Must possess required licensure, certification or registration and required number of years of 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 conditioned employment.

Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical.

Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting.
Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Sherri Holliefield (575) 202-6594. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.