Highway Designer II
State of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, United States
JR2026-00024388 Highway Designer II (Evergreen) (Open)
Overview Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$23.661
Applications No Longer Accepted On:
04-07-2026
As a Highway Designer II in the Plan Development Unit (PDU) at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you will utilize CAD software to produce plan sets for complex highway projects and related civil or transportation engineering projects.
Benefits
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates
Free parking
Job Duties PDU's mission is to create, check, and compile plans in a timely manner to meet the project delivery goals of NDOT. PDU works with several divisions within NDOT to create and compile the final plan set. The project can then be let and built to meet the asset management and safety goals of the department.
Responsibilities
Support the Roadway Design Division by creating CAD files for sheet creation, including the title sheets, summary of quantities sheets, typical cross sections sheets, plan and profile sheets, etc. These files are used from preliminary through letting plans for all roadway design projects.
Create title sheets and summary of quantities sheets for all other NDOT projects, including local projects and consultant design projects.
Conduct QA/QC checks of plan sets from preliminary through Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E) turn-ins, checking for adherence to NDOT standards and practices.
Compile the final plan sets PDF file for PS&E turn-ins.
Communicate effectively with people in the department.
After the required skills have been achieved, assist coworkers in creating plans following the guidelines set by NDOT.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or other construction fields using CADD applications and practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized two-year technical community college.
Education or experience in civil drafting with MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD.
Experience in Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Other Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of NDOT's standards and practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Proficiency in applying Computer-Aided Design technology to roadway plans and standard or special plans.
Ability to read and create highway project plan sets.
Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision.
If you're
currently
employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the
Jobs Hub - Internal Apply
app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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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Overview Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$23.661
Applications No Longer Accepted On:
04-07-2026
As a Highway Designer II in the Plan Development Unit (PDU) at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you will utilize CAD software to produce plan sets for complex highway projects and related civil or transportation engineering projects.
Benefits
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates
Free parking
Job Duties PDU's mission is to create, check, and compile plans in a timely manner to meet the project delivery goals of NDOT. PDU works with several divisions within NDOT to create and compile the final plan set. The project can then be let and built to meet the asset management and safety goals of the department.
Responsibilities
Support the Roadway Design Division by creating CAD files for sheet creation, including the title sheets, summary of quantities sheets, typical cross sections sheets, plan and profile sheets, etc. These files are used from preliminary through letting plans for all roadway design projects.
Create title sheets and summary of quantities sheets for all other NDOT projects, including local projects and consultant design projects.
Conduct QA/QC checks of plan sets from preliminary through Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E) turn-ins, checking for adherence to NDOT standards and practices.
Compile the final plan sets PDF file for PS&E turn-ins.
Communicate effectively with people in the department.
After the required skills have been achieved, assist coworkers in creating plans following the guidelines set by NDOT.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Coursework, training, or experience in design, drafting, engineering, highway construction, or other construction fields using CADD applications and practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized two-year technical community college.
Education or experience in civil drafting with MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD.
Experience in Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Other Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of NDOT's standards and practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Proficiency in applying Computer-Aided Design technology to roadway plans and standard or special plans.
Ability to read and create highway project plan sets.
Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision.
If you're
currently
employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the
Jobs Hub - Internal Apply
app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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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