NDOT State Bridge Engineer

About the role

The work we do matters!

• Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27
• Location: Lincoln, NE
• Hiring Rate: $59.551
• Job Posting: JR2026-00030338 NDOT State Bridge Engineer (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

12-01-2026

About the role

Are you a Professional Engineer leader who is ready to make an impact leading the (NDOT) Bridge Division into the future of transportation structures including bridge design, preservation, safety inspections, data integration, and innovative research?

Do you want to inspire a team of engineering professionals who connect communities and afford people the freedom to travel across the great State of Nebraska? If so, we are looking for you to join our team!

At NDOT, we provide the best possible transportation system for the movement of people and goods that promotes safety, mobility, and economic growth, which enhances the quality of life for all Nebraskans. Our culture is vibrant, and teammates feel valued as individuals and as part of our team.

Pay range for this opportunity is $59.551 -$89.324 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction to teammates in the Bridge Division.
• Provide technical expertise on all matters pertaining to structural design, hydrology and hydraulics, bridge management, safety inspections, and load ratings.
• Stay knowledgeable of trends and current developments within technical areas relating to bridge design, operations, and maintenance.
• Resolve challenges during bridge design, construction, and maintenance
• Partner with AASHTO in establishing national bridge policy.
• Work closely with local/state/federal agencies, leadership, teammates, and colleagues to help drive NDOT initiatives and projects.
• Provide oversight in the inspection and inventory of locally owned bridges throughout the State of Nebraska.
• Review in-service bridges for performance, rehabilitation, and replacement.
• Develop and coordinate Bridge Division budgets.
• Actively participate in internal and external professional activities such as the Midwest Bridge Preservation Partnership group, North Central State Consortium, or other technical committees and industry standards development efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Progressively responsible experience supervising, leading, and managing complex engineering teams within an organization.
• Five or more years of experience in transportation engineering and design.
• Experience connecting and integrating strategy across multiple teams.

Other

• Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Limited travel with occasional overnight stays may be required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to build relationships, trust, rapport, impact, influence, and collaboration at all levels of an organization, thereby leveraging resources and attaining maximum productivity.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal, written and presentation).

Additional information

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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.