Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV: (South Travis Area Office)

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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 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
Transportation Engineer IV: 7 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.
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.
Highway construction design applications
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Materials design, specifications and applications
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
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
Construction phasing and sequencing
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
Risk analysis procedures and methods
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Responsibilities

Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects.
Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.