Engineer V - Structural Facilities

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs advanced and managerial engineering and oversight work. Work involves managing and directing engineering projects and activities; and reviewing and issuing permits and authorizations. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Six years full-time, wage-earning structural engineering experience in facilities engineering work to include design, construction, or operation and maintenance work.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by CHEA or by the USDE may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Current, valid license as a professional structural engineer in the State of Texas, or if currently or previously licensed as a professional engineer in any state, must obtain Texas professional engineer licensure within six months of date of employment.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, statutes, and codes pertaining to structural design and construction of government facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed inspections of projects during construction to ensure compliance with the Texas Engineering Practices Act; ensures project quality assurance; and reviews and certifies as-built construction drawings.
• Provides consultant and liaison services to internal and external organizations regarding new design concepts, solutions to problems, and changes to policies and laws; and provides technical assistance regarding installed equipment selection, acceptance, operation, and maintenance.
• Oversees the preparation of structural design criteria documentation and commissioning specifications for facilities and facility subsystems; and plans, develops, conducts, and coordinates structural engineering activities.
• Conducts and coordinates field visits and inspections; monitors contractor performance; assists in conducting operation evaluations; and provides technical assistance regarding the selection of building systems and components.
• Prepares structural construction plans, drawings, estimates, and specifications; prepares and affixes engineering seals to drawings and specifications in compliance with structural codes and standards; and performs structural engineering calculations and prepares documentation to determine adequacy of design.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree