Pavement Engineer
Core
Develop technical leadership and standards for asphalt and concrete pavement design, performance evaluation, and materials selection to ensure safety and durability of the state highway system.
Role type
Senior IC pavement engineer (materials & research)
Builds
Statewide pavement design standards, specifications, and quality assurance protocols for the Nebraska Department of Transportation
Domain
Civil engineering / Transportation infrastructure / Pavement materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pavement design, asphalt (flexible) pavement expertise, Portland cement concrete (PCC) expertise, materials testing oversight, life-cycle cost analysis, technical reporting, laboratory supervision, regulatory compliance, data analysis, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with NDOT Standard Specifications, NDOT Materials Sampling Guides, NDOT test methods
Technologies
Microsoft Office, PathWeb, MicroStation, Mainframe applications, Clarity, Pavement Management System, OnBase, ProjectWise, AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design
Responsibilities
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Flexible or PCC pavements providing statewide technical leadership; Lead development and review of pavement design standards and specifications; Oversee quality assurance processes for pavement materials testing; Supervise and mentor laboratory staff; Conduct advanced data analysis for life-cycle cost and design decisions; Lead or participate in research and pilot projects; Coordinate with external partners like universities and FHWA; Prepare technical reports and guidance documents; Evaluate existing materials performance trends and construction practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC