Transportation Engineer I-V - Waco

Texas Department of Transportation • Waco, TX

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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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer I
• 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer II
• 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer III
• 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer IV
• 8 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer V
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation
• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects
• Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
• Trains engineering staff
• Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team
• 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
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
• Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees