Group Lead for the Construction and Field Support Section - Bridge Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V: Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as bridge construction, bridge maintenance, structural analysis and design, and research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Essential Duties: Transportation Engineer III: Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development. Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs Performs structural review of complex forming, false work and erection details. Acts as a consultant to supervisors of special maintenance crews Acts as a consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Develops specifications for special bridge design details and projects. Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support. Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures. Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials. Leads/trains professional and technical staff. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes. Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. Performs inspections, structural evaluations and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure. Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges. Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors. Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems. Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians. Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Coordinate with District and Area offices on design, plan preparation, construction, and maintenance matters. Develops training courses and materials. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer IV or V - Performs all of the above duties plus: 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. Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)
Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)
Transportation Engineer V: 8 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)
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: Bridge design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
Cost estimating and cost controls
Computerized structural analysis techniques
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Expert Skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
Proficient Skill in: Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
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.
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep group focused.
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
Coordinating and directing multiple projects
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.
Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Coordinating and directing multiple projects.
Proficient Skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
Extensive knowledge of: Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs
Performs structural review of complex forming, false work and erection details.
Acts as a consultant to supervisors of special maintenance crews
Acts as a consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters
Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Develops specifications for special bridge design details and projects.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
Leads/trains professional and technical staff.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Performs inspections, structural evaluations and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure.
Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.
Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
Coordinate with District and Area offices on design, plan preparation, construction, and maintenance matters.
Develops training courses and materials.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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.
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.