Area Engineer - Carrizo Springs, Texas

Texas Department of Transportation•Carrizo Springs, TX

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About The Position

Work involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing: construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings, Design Section operations in the area office; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right-of-way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 5 years transportation engineering. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof Engineer
Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Human resources management policies and practices
Budgeting methods and procedures
Contract development and oversight
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs.
Coordinates transportation planning activities, which may include working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety and preparation and monitoring of budgets.
Directs and plans project development and provides estimates.
Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area.
Monitors signing, pavement marking and striping to ensure compliance with standards.
Oversees, coordinates and monitors contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of estimates, resolves differences, disputes and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures.
Provides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiations.
Reviews all plans prepared by the area office before transmitting to district headquarters; provides technical expertise.
Reviews, recommends and approves change orders.
Serves as an expert witness and participates in depositions as coordinated by the Highway Division of the Office of the Attorney General and/or the Department's General Counsel.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.