Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V - El Paso District Headquarters - Maintena
Texas Department of Transportation, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
Overview
Transportation Engineer III: 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.
Transportation Engineer IV: 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 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Transportation Engineer V: 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:
Transportation Engineer III
Acts as a consultant to supervisors of special maintenance crews.
Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.
Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Reviews, coordinates, monitors and approves routine and emergency maintenance contracts; performs/oversees maintenance specifications writing/review, plans and proposal review, and preparation of estimates for letting.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer IV
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Formulates, develops and/or monitors budgets and financial information.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Reviews contracts and related documents for execution.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer V
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex projects.
Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies.
Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
Minimum Qualifications Education
Transportation Engineer III, IV, & 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
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 at the time of application. 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 Transportation Engineer III, IV & V:
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
Pavement maintenance.
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
Budgeting methods and procedures.
The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Proficient skill in
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Other attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Transportation Engineer III, IV & V:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Conditions of Employment Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions
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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Transportation Engineer IV: 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 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Transportation Engineer V: 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:
Transportation Engineer III
Acts as a consultant to supervisors of special maintenance crews.
Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.
Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Reviews, coordinates, monitors and approves routine and emergency maintenance contracts; performs/oversees maintenance specifications writing/review, plans and proposal review, and preparation of estimates for letting.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer IV
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Formulates, develops and/or monitors budgets and financial information.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Reviews contracts and related documents for execution.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer V
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex projects.
Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies.
Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
Minimum Qualifications Education
Transportation Engineer III, IV, & 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
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 at the time of application. 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 Transportation Engineer III, IV & V:
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
Pavement maintenance.
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
Budgeting methods and procedures.
The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Proficient skill in
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Other attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Transportation Engineer III, IV & V:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Conditions of Employment Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions
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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