Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer I-V
Texas Department of Transportation, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
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.
Essential Duties for a Transportation Engineer I include:
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer II include:
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer III include:
Trains engineering staff.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer IV include:
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer V include:
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
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
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
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.
Competencies for a Transportation Engineer I, II, & III include: Considerable knowledge of:
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Proficient skill in:
Performing basic design and drafting
Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer IV include: Considerable knowledge of:
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Expert skill in:
Performing basic design and drafting
Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer V include: Extensive knowledge of:
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Proficient skill in:
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Some skill in:
Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment: This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment. 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.
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Essential Duties for a Transportation Engineer I include:
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer II include:
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer III include:
Trains engineering staff.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer IV include:
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer V include:
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
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
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
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.
Competencies for a Transportation Engineer I, II, & III include: Considerable knowledge of:
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Proficient skill in:
Performing basic design and drafting
Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer IV include: Considerable knowledge of:
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Expert skill in:
Performing basic design and drafting
Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer V include: Extensive knowledge of:
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Proficient skill in:
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Some skill in:
Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment: This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment. 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.
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