Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V- Flexible Pavements, Materials and Tests Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

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. Transportation Engineer IV or V 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, maintenance and/or [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.

Requirements

Education: 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
Transportation Engineer IV - 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer V - 8 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
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.
Considerable knowledge of: Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
Expert skill in: Research and analysis methodologies
Proficient skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Evaluating products, equipment and material
Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external employees
Considerable knowledge of: Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
Risk analysis procedures and methods
Budgeting methods and procedures
Proficient skill in: Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Extensive knowledge of: Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Expert skill in: Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipment, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, products and services
Proficient skill in: Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
Developing and giving presentations
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
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
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
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.
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Responsibilities

Transportation Engineer III: Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
Transportation Engineer III: Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
Transportation Engineer III: Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
Transportation Engineer III: Serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Transportation Engineer III: Performs engineering analysis of statewide materials conditions and develops reports
Transportation Engineer III: Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.
Transportation Engineer IV: All the above and: Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Transportation Engineer IV: Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Transportation Engineer IV: Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
Transportation Engineer IV: Provides assistance and technical support to districts, divisions and the FHWA in matters concerning bridge maintenance.
Transportation Engineer IV: Provides information regarding innovative and experimental technologies to department personnel.
Transportation Engineer V: all of the above and: Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies.
Transportation Engineer V: Gives presentations on TxDOT research program activities to departmental personnel and outside entities.
Transportation Engineer V: Reviews and provides guidance on research project reports and other deliverables.
Transportation Engineer V: Reviews, edits and provides guidance on research project statements for Research Management Committees.
Transportation Engineer V: Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Transportation Engineer V: Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and/or international