Transportation Engineer I, II, III, IV-CC- Central Design

Texas Department of Transportation•Corpus Christi, TX

16h

About The Position

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Essential Duties: Transportation Engineer I: Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions. Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer II (In addition to the above): Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Trains engineering staff. Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets. Transportation Engineer III (In addition to the above): Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Transportation Engineer IV (In addition to the above): 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. Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transportation Engineer I - 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer II - 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer III - 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer IV - 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
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.
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction phasing and sequencing
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Performing basic design and drafting
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.

Responsibilities

Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Trains engineering staff.
Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
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.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.