Transportation Engineer III, IV, V (Wichita Falls Area Office)

Texas Department of Transportation•Wichita Falls, 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.
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 IV: 8 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.
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of: Construction engineering policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
Considerable knowledge of: Supervising technical staff.
Considerable knowledge of: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Considerable knowledge of: Communicating technical information effectively.
Considerable knowledge of: Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals.
Considerable knowledge of: Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
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

Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
Demonstrates and enforces the TxDOT Safety Culture at all times.
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.
Trains engineering staff
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
Conducts pre-construction meetings
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Assists in providing recommendations to the Motor Carrier Division for routing of overload vehicles
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development
Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects
Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.
Communicates and coordinates with local stakeholders and elected officials when projects impact their jurisdiction.
Works with governmental officials on behalf of the Area Engineer.
Assists district with bridge inspection-related matters.
Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs
Performs inspections, structural evaluations and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure.
Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.