Lead Engineering Technician (DOT/GO/PINF #18856)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date.

The Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PSE) Bureau mission is to manage the NMDOT's competitive bidding process (process) for the construction of New Mexico's highway and bridge infrastructure. In addition, the PSE Bureau manages the NMDOT's Specifications and Standard Drawings which establish the construction requirements for the project. The PSE Bureau is made up of three Units: Contracts Administration, Letting Administration and Standards/Specifications.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of the position is to perform quality assurance/control reviews of highway/bridge construction plans ensuring pay items, quantities and funding established in the Engineer's Estimate are in conformance with the construction plans, specifications, standard drawings and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

How does it get done?

Key responsibilities include reviewing, providing comments, interpreting and ensuring compliance of contract documents.

Who are the customers?

The customers are the contracting community (construction contractors and suppliers) who utilize the contract documents to submit bids, provide construction materials and construct highways and bridges.

Ideal Candidate

High School Diploma
Experience in design and construction of highways/bridges
Experience in writing technical reports
Experience in using MS Office applications

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.  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. Exposure to: Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. Communication with the general public and public agencies on a frequent basis. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  Occasional statewide and out of state travel maybe required.

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Agency Contact Information: Patricia Lorence (505) 231-4271. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Salary : $60,800 - $91,200