Lead Engineering Technician - North Regional Division (DOT/GO/PINF #19132)

Posting Details

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

The North Regional Division provides project development, technical design, and design oversight for projects in Districts Four and Five.

Working alongside New Mexico Department of Transporation (NMDOT) General Office and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) personnel, the North Region Division advances NMDOT projects through both internal design efforts and consultant oversight. The North Region Division also provides oversight on local agency projects that use federal funding for design and construction activities. The North Region Division is based out of the Santa Fe NMDOT General Office and is comprised of professional engineers, technicians, and administrative support staff.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative 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 this position is to carry out the duties of a senior designer on a North Region Design squad. The candidate will work on design drawings and calculations for highway construction projects using computer drafting software. The candidate will also work on other tasks as assigned by the team supervisor.

How does it get done?

The primary responsibilities of this position will include:

Who are the customers?

General public, New Mexico Department of Transportation, and Federal Highway Administration.

Ideal Candidate

General public, New Mexico Department of Transportation, and Federal Highway Administration.

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. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.

Business 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: Dana Garcia, (505) 231-7663. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.