Professional Engineer I - Dam Safety

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Water, Energy, and Environment - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$35.641

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018339 Professional Engineer I - Dam Safety (Open)

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

08-26-2025

Job Description:

An engineer is needed to perform field investigations and data gathering on existing dams and reservoirs within the state.


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Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Water, Energy & Environment (DWEE). At DWEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska’s air, land, water, and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of DWEE:
• A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State
• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Respected as a valued team member

What You Will Do
The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment is seeking a Professional Engineer for the Dam Safety team.

Competitive Benefits
The State offers a competitive benefits package, including 12 days of vacation during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent teammate benefits include: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • WellNebraska Health Plan • Direct Primary Care (DPC) • Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program • Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement/Investment Plan • Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance* • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses • Direct Deposit of Payroll • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union • Deferred Compensation Plan • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave • Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave • Teammate Discount Program • Charitable Giving through Payroll Deduction
*Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov

“The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.”
Location and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Suite 100 – Lincoln, NE
Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation with management approval.

 

Job Duties:

• Review engineering drawings and specifications
• Perform in-depth evaluations of existing dams with regards to hydrology, hydraulics, and structural stability using up-to-date techniques and design criteria
• Conduct studies to determine the proper hazard class for existing dams
• Develop hydraulic models to estimate the area that may be inundated following a dam failure 
• Educate dam owners and the public about dam safety
• Other duties as assigned

The salary range for the Professional Engineer I level is $35.641 to  $44.090 per hour.  Salary is commensurate with applicant’s education and experience, if approved.

If unable to fill at the Professional Engineer, I level would consider underfilling at the Engineer Level

Engineer Hourly Rate: $31.265

 

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. 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.

Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment

Other:

• Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance required.
• Ability to Work in and around water
• Ability to travers rough terrain
• Ability to work under varying environmental conditions
• Ability to climb a 10-foot ladder
• Ability to lift  50 pounds
• Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months

• Submit a current list of at least 2 professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Of: civil engineering theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering and design; modern methods and techniques of drinking water and wastewater system construction, maintenance, and materials; legal responsibilities and ramifications associated with the work performed; federal and agency design standards, specifications, and procedures; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the function performed; practices and terminology of computer operation and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); Geographic Information Systems (GIS); mathematics, surveying and material testing; engineering properties of materials and surfacing types; rehabilitation and maintenance techniques; and practical engineering concepts

Skill In: communicating with the regulated community, prioritizing workloads; using analytical judgement to make decisions, making engineering computations in designing difficult engineering projects, making complete engineering plans, using computer programs (word, excel, powerpoint, engineering related programs, etc.) and reviewing and preparing technical reports.
 

Ability To: interpret, understand and implement State and federal laws and regulations, and agency standards, policies, and procedures; read interpret and evaluate engineering plans and specifications; understand all levels of project design; organize, analyze, and evaluate available information and draw reasonable conclusions; communicate information clearly and concisely; interpret, use, and explain civil engineering plans, maps, specifications and standards and reports, communicate with the public, contractors, consultants, agency staff at all levels, and local government officials; interact with assigned worker, other agency employees, local government representatives, contractors, consultants, and the public.

 

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. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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