Engineer Manager I

State of IdahoIdaho Transportation Department

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

Idaho Transportation Department is hiring two Engineer Managers, located in District 2, Lewiston, Idaho. These positions will plan, organize, and review staff, projects, and engineering work; perform professional engineering and related administrative work involving the maintenance, construction and operation of highways, and related activities; and perform related work.

This position may involve some travel with overnight stays.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Supervise and direct the work of the Materials Section or Planning Section

• Interviews and hires staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance

• Conducts professional engineering work involving conventional practices but may also involve a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult project coordination requirements

• Collaborate with Bridge, Environmental, Design/Construction, and Right of Way teams to resolve complex issues

• Build strong internal relationships and lead discussions to ensure successful project delivery across ITD sections

• Develop materials reports and oversee the materials lab

• Develop the ITD program

• This announcement will be used to fill both the Materials Engineer and Planning Engineer

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure:

• Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE); or be eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12

• AND Valid driver's license

Good knowledge of:

• State and local government operations pertaining to a specific engineering discipline

• Management practice

Experience:

• Supervising staff

• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws pertaining to a specific engineering discipline

• Evaluating engineering projects and making decisions relative to their merit

• Writing engineering reports and correspondence

• Reviewing and critiquing engineering analyses

• Making oral presentations to groups relative to the merits of engineering applications

• Experience leading and managing teams

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.