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Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Engineer III/IV/V - Project Delivery Office - DAL

Texas Department of Transportation, Mesquite, Texas, United States, 75181

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Overview

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. Essential Duties

Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates Monitors consultants\' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents Represents the district at technical meetings and public hearings Reviews schematics, PS&E, project designs on engineering transportation projects Makes presentations and represents TxDOT Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications

Education : Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V - Bachelor\'s Degree in engineering or related science; bachelor\'s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Experience : Transportation Engineer III

- 6 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 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. 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. Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Professional 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

Communicate Effectively Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance Construction engineering policies and procedure Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment

Please read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 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.

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