Assistant Area Engineer - Johnson Co AEO

Texas Department of Transportation•Cleburne, TX

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About The Position

Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
4 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.
Valid 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 plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Supervising technical staff
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Communicating technical information effectively
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities.
Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings.
Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects
Keeps abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Performs research and planning on future projects.
Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training.
Prepares and/or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements.
Prepares and/or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reports.
Resolves public complaints.
Reviews plans prepared by area office personnel; checks designs, specifications and estimates.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.