Assistant Area Engineer - Tyler

Texas Department of Transportation • Tyler, 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

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience: 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.
• Extensive Knowledge of Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Considerable Knowledge of Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Expert Skill in Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient Skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• 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

• 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.
• Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training.
• Prepares and/or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements.
• Resolves public complaints.
• Reviews utility permits.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees