Transportation Engineer III or IV - Victoria Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation•Victoria, TX

About The Position

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. Essential Duties: Transportation Engineer III 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. Transportation Engineer IV In addition to the above duties 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transp Engineer III = 6 year experience; Transp Engineer IV = 7 years experience in 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
Safety Impact Certification
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 plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activites
Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Communicating technical information effectively
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Communicate effectively
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
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

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.