Senior Engineering Manager Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $48.44 - $66.01 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600353
Department: Transportation & Utilities Department
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Posting Information
Senior Engineer
The City of Lincoln Department of Transportation & Utilities is seeking a highly responsible individual to assist in the administration and coordination of municipal infrastructure projects and provide professional management and design services for a variety of projects ranging from routine to complex for transportation Capital Improvement Projects. The individual will be responsible for leading projects, reviews, and coordination with other entities and assigned personnel or outside consultants.
The Department's mission is to responsibly deliver, enhance, and maintain vital infrastructure and services for the good of our community. This Senior Engineer position will be responsible for upholding this mission by overseeing engineering design work of the highest technical nature in the Development, Design and Construction Division. More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here:
Considerable independent judgment is required in interpreting and adapting professional standards and principles as well as official policies, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines for routine and unusual engineering design issues for locally and federally funded projects.
General supervision, review of work items, and establishment of goals is completed in consultation with the Development, Design & Construction Focus Area Leader while working alongside and collaborating with other Sr. Engineers and Engineers. Strong management skills, ability to communicate project concepts to a wide audience, and effective interpersonal abilities are essential.
Lincoln is a growing City of close to 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City consistently earns top national rankings for its quality of life and its economy. This state capital and college town offers the excitement of a big city with the convenience and friendliness of small-town living. Residents are proud of the city's award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "happiest City in America."
The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, and employer-matched retirement plan. The City also offers excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off. Remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisors.
Nature of Work / Examples of Work Performed
Management of various municipal transportation improvement projects to ensure safety, efficiency, public involvement, fiscal responsibility, and conformance with local, regional, and national standards. Projects range from routine to complex and may include roadway reconstruction and rehabilitation; bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation; water main reconstruction; traffic signal reconstruction; or sidewalk reconstruction to meet ADA regulations.
Oversee the completion of project studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for internal staff and outside consultants to ensure policies, standards, procedures, and regulations are followed.
Implement public information plans which may include public presentations and attendance at public meetings and hearings on behalf of the City in order to answer questions regarding transportation and utility projects.
Oversee preparation of conceptual plans and cost estimates for negotiation of transportation agreements with developers.
Provide technical guidance to employees, coordinate with other City of Lincoln departments as well as outside agencies, and communicate with the general public.
Resolve issues through research and providing solutions.
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills / Desirable Training & Experience
Past successful delivery of large complex projects utilizing extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and structural engineering.
Experience and/or training in engineering management.
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Detail oriented.
Creating and maintaining effective relations with officials, co-workers, other government agencies, professional service providers, and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications / Necessary Special Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering.
Four years of experience in progressively responsible engineering work including two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Necessary Special Requirements
Registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of Nebraska. If registered in another state, must obtain State of Nebraska registration within six months of appointment.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 20 days of vacation leave approximately annually that you begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days per fiscal year.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• We a provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit.
• 4. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 5. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 6. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

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Are you a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska?

• Yes
• Yes, Registered in another state
• No

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Indicate if you have college-level coursework or a degree in the following: (check only one)

• Civil Engineering coursework only
• Civil Engineering Associate's Degree
• Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Transportation Engineering coursework only
• Transportation Engineering Associate's Degree
• Transportation Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Transportation Planning coursework only
• Transportation Planning Associate's Degree
• Transportation Planning Bachelor's Degree
• Mechanical Engineering coursework only
• Mechanical Engineering Associate's Degree
• Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Related field course work only
• Related field Associate's Degree
• Related field Bachelor's Degree
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Do you have experience in design management?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in design, construction and/or planning for municipal infrastructure to include streets and highways, bridges, water and wastewater, traffic signals or storm water systems?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in personnel management?

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Do you have experience in project budget management and project scheduling?

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• No

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Do you have experience in Computer Aided Design and Drafting software?

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Do you have experience in developing cost estimates associated with municipal projects?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in coordination of projects to determine the appropriate needs?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in giving presentations to either small or large groups?

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• No

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I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my driver's license Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction.Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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