Transportation Engineer I, II, or III - Atlanta District - Multiple Locations Available!
About The Position
Transportation Engineer I: 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. Transportation Engineer II: Performs complex 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Transportation Engineer III: Performs advanced and complex 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
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.
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- 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.
- Knowledge of: Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
- Knowledge of: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of: Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Knowledge of: Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Knowledge of: Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Skill in: Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
- Skill in: Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Required to wear protective gear- respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Close visual acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- 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
- Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
- Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- 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.
- Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
