Deputy District Engineer

Texas Department of Transportation • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

Assists in management and engineering oversight of all activities, of a geographically specific area in Texas (district), including transportation planning, operations, right-of-way acquisition, engineering design, construction, inspection and maintenance of highways and bridges, environmental functions, general aviation airports, public transit systems, state park roads and other state agency facilities, and associated administrative and support activities. Reports to the District Engineer. Exercises professional and independent judgment in overseeing district programs. Work requires extensive contact with business and community leaders; contractors; special interest or trade groups; governmental and transportation officials at the local, state, federal or international levels; the media 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. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• 5 years transportation engineering as a Licensed Professional Engineer (LPE) in planning, location, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Must have 4 years managerial/supervisory experience.
• 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.
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development.
• Economic, demographics, fiscal, legal, and technical aspects involving state transportation programs.
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks.
• Supervising technical staff
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• 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

• Acts as consultant to other staff members on administration, programming, planning, construction design, environmental, maintenance, traffic, and right-of-way-functions.
• Assists in the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the district including transportation planning, design, environmental, construction, maintenance, and traffic control requirements.
• Assists with engineering/problem resolution encountered in transportation planning/location, design, construction, operation/maintenance of bridges, aviation airports, public transit systems, state park roads and other state agency infrastructure.
• Assists the District Engineer in maintain an effective and coordinated operation of the district and makes individual and public contacts in the interest of the department.
• May direct and oversee district safety and legal office activities -
• Supervise professionals in specific district functional areas of responsibility.
• Oversees all district activities in the absence of the District Engineer.
• Performs other job related responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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