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Description
Are you ready to make a difference for the citizens of Idaho while working for an award-winning state agency?
The Idaho Transportation Department is looking to fill key engineering positions in our District 5, Pocatello Office. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the design and construction of highway projects, from inception to final completion. This specific position is in the planning and scoping office.
If you do not possess a Professional Engineering license but have an Engineer Intern license please apply under the current Engineer Intern announcement.
Idaho Transportation Departments Engineering positions are part of the Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL) Horizontal Career Path. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, achievement of team goals and agency goals, there will be opportunity to progress through the appropriate steps. As a licensed professional engineer, you will enter as a Staff Engineer. After successful completion of each step, wages may increase as outlined below:
Engineer Intern – starting wage: $25.24
Associate Engineer - starting wage: $28.84
Staff Engineer - starting wage: $32.96
Staff Engineer 1 - starting wage: $36.56
Technical Engineer Services Leader - completion wage: $40.17
Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL) engineers are considered fully competent professional engineers, capable of performing all the conventional aspects of engineering of the functional areas of responsibility of the discipline involved. Candidates will be expected to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve problems encountered. Some positions involve extensive travel and frequent overnight stays; being on call and responding to emergencies at any hour. The physical ability to walk over rough terrain, climb ladders and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is required. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is a positive attribute.
Example of Duties
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work, as part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope.
Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
Requires a broad knowledge of precedents of the engineering discipline.
May supervise professional staff and/or a large number of technical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE); or eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12;
Valid driver's license.
Experience: analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Supplemental Information
To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!
Benefits:
Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply
Accrue paid vacation every pay period to accumulate approximately 3 weeks the first year, and increasing with state longevity
Paid Parental Leave
Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
11 paid holidays
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
Relocation Assistance available to some positions
Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life's challenges
The Idaho Department of Transportation may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.
This position may be subject to drug-testing.
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations
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