Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV

Texas Department of Transportation•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Essential Duties: Transportation Engineer I Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects. Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects. Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers. Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects Conducts pre-construction meetings Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, pavement markings or traffic related items Makes presentations and represents TxDOT Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors Responsible for the review of construction related to operations Reviews 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 change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal. Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer II In addition to the duties listed above Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects. Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for Conducts pre-construction meetings Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks Reviews 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. Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects. Transportation Engineer III In addition to the duties listed above Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes. Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters Conducts public hearings. Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures Transportation Engineer IV In addition to the duties listed above Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects. Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff. Trains engineering staff.

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
(Experience can be satisfied by full time 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
If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
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.
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
Interpreting applicable information
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Developing and giving presentations
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Considerable knowledge of DBE, HUB, SBE
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Coordinating and directing multiple projects
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
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects.
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.
Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects
Conducts pre-construction meetings
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support
Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, pavement markings or traffic related items
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors
Responsible for the review of construction related to operations
Reviews 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 change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters
Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers
Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for
Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects.
Conducts public hearings.
Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team
Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects
Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Trains engineering staff.