Engineering Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Posting Details

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

• Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
• Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
• Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

This position will be with Construction Crew 4.

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

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES - PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD OR ATTACH ANY DIGITALLY SIGNED DOCUMENTS*

Why does the job exist?

This position performs highway construction field inspections, project documentation, ensures compliance of material and/or conducts field sampling and testing as needed throughout the district and ensures State and Federal specification compliance.
How does it get done?

Key responsibilities include processing and maintaining accurate data collection to ensure project compliance, documenting project personnel daily reports and quantities into Site Manager, processing field reports and testing forms. Oversees contractor's work including inspection and testing of materials used for roadway and bridge construction according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation Specifications, New Mexico Department of Transportation Standard Drawings, Technical Training Certification Program Certifications, Project Plans, Project Contracts, and Federal Highway Administration Code of Federal Regulations.
Who are the customers?

The contractors and the traveling public.
Ideal Candidate

The contractors and the traveling public.
Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Employment requires successful completion of a post offer pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions: hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow. Exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays to include weekends, holidays, and overtime are required. Willingness to accept change of geographical assignments, interaction with the public.
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Agency Contact: Melissa Gutierrez Office 505-607-3326 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.