Run for County Engineer in Douglas County, NE

Election Date: May 12, 2026
Filing Deadline:

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: Full Time
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: $129,804
Filing period: N/A - N/A
Positions:
Douglas County Engineer
Douglas County Engineer

Job description

The County Engineer is responsible for county-owned public right of ways and bridges. These responsibilities include design, construction , inspection, maintenance and study which result in safety improvements or regulations in compliance with State law.

Eligibility requirements

In all counties having a population of at least sixty thousand inhabitants but less than one hundred fifty thousand inhabitants, the county surveyor shall be ex officio county engineer and shall be either a professional engineer as provided in the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act or a registered land surveyor as provided in the Land Surveyors Regulation Act or both. In such counties, the office of surveyor shall be full time. In counties having a population of one hundred fifty thousand inhabitants or more, a county engineer shall be a professional engineer as provided in the act and shall be elected as provided in section 32-526.County officials must be residents of the county when they accept the office but they do not need to be a resident when declaring their candidacy

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FAQ

How often is County Engineer elected?

The position of County Engineer is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Douglas County, NE?

Candidates must submit a partisan candidate filing form, a filing fee of $1298.04 and a Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission C-1 form. A registered voter who was not a candidate in the primary election and who was not registered to vote with a party affiliation on or after March 1st and before the general election in the calendar year of the general election may have his or her name placed on the general election ballot for a partisan office by completing a nominating petition (which would be submitted in lieu of a partisan filing form). They will need to receive a number of valid signatures (registered voters within the specific district in which they are seeking office) equal to 10% of the number of registered voters there and file the completed petition with their respective office before September 4th.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the Election Commissioner's office.

Where is the filing office?

12220 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 402-444-8683.

How do I get started running for County Engineer?

You can start running for County Engineer by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Engineer includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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