IV) - Alternative Delivery Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Transportation Engineer II Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as program oversight, planning, project readiness and project procurement for design-build projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with district and division personnel, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Transportation Engineer III Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as program oversight, planning, project readiness and project procurement for design-build projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with district and division personnel, 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. Transportation Engineer IV Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as program oversight, planning, project readiness and project procurement for design-build projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with district and division personnel, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
5 YEARS (Transportation Engineer II) / 6 YEARS (Transportation Engineer III) / 7 YEARS (Transportation Engineer IV) engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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
Safety Impact Certificate
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.
Considerable knowledge of Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.
Considerable knowledge of Highway construction design applications
Considerable knowledge of Construction engineering policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of Construction phasing and sequencing
Considerable knowledge of Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Considerable knowledge of Risk analysis procedures and methods
Considerable knowledge of Contract development and oversight
Considerable knowledge of Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
Proficient skill in Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Proficient skill in Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Proficient skill in Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Proficient skill in Interpreting applicable information
Proficient skill in Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Some skill in Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Considerable knowledge of Risk management and contingency planning
Considerable knowledge of Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
Proficient skill in Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
Proficient skill in Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Expert skill in Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Expert skill in Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
Proficient skill in Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Proficient skill in Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
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 a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and/or traffic safety projects.
Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
Assists in the publishing of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resources of projects in an enterprise management system.
Develops training courses and/or materials.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Advises on routine through complex contract questions in daily support of District / Division contract users.
Assists in the development, publishing and delivery of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resourcing of projects.
Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.