Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer II/III/IV - Alternative Delivery Division
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
Transportation Engineer II/III/IV - Alternative Delivery Division. Join TxDOT’s Alternative Delivery Division as a Transportation Engineer, where you\'ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance phases of design-build (DB) and comprehensive development agreement (CDA) projects. This position is based at TxDOT\'s Stassney Campus in Austin and performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas to include design, construction, materials, and/or maintenance for the Alternative Delivery Division\'s design-build program as part of the Implementation and Maintenance Section. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Responsibilities
Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and/or traffic safety projects. Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes. Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans. Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and provide technical support. Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies. Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff. Monitors consultants\' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Monitors contractors\' compliance with plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education (All levels): Bachelor\'s degree in engineering or related science (bachelor\'s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS). 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-for-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 must meet Texas license requirements within six months of hire and sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment. Competencies
Transportation Engineer II
— Considerable knowledge of: Construction engineering policies and procedures Pavement maintenance Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements Risk analysis procedures and methods Contract development and oversight Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Proficient skill in Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; effective questioning and listening to determine other parties\' positions Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods Planning and coordinating multiple projects to meet deadlines Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues Interpreting applicable information Maintaining safe and effective working relationships Transportation Engineer III
— Includes all II competencies plus: Assess actual project progress versus planned progress for complex projects Makes presentations and represents TxDOT Oversees construction and audit records Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, and extra work orders Transportation Engineer IV
— Includes all II and III competencies plus: Advises on routine to complex contract questions in daily support of District/Division contract users Analyzes schedule trends, assesses risks, and recommends corrective actions for highly complex projects Develops short- and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources Monitors contract performance, evaluates deliverables, and prepares evaluations of consultant performance Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work Develops and/or reviews engineering documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Sedentary to light work with lifting up to 20 lbs and occasional heavy lifting as specified Walking, talking, hearing, and close visual acuity for data and computer work Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment physical may be required for this physically demanding role Must pass drug test prior to employment for safety-impact positions; random drug testing may apply Drug testing regulations reference: 49 CFR Part 40; medical marijuana is not a valid explanation for positive test results Recruitment Bonus
This position may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5,000 if hired at Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV. Conditions apply, including 12-month continuous employment and other department requirements. Benefits
Retirement plans Alternative and/or flexible work schedules Paid leave and holidays Health premiums paid for full-time employees On-the-job training Tuition assistance Wellness and career development programs
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Transportation Engineer II/III/IV - Alternative Delivery Division. Join TxDOT’s Alternative Delivery Division as a Transportation Engineer, where you\'ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance phases of design-build (DB) and comprehensive development agreement (CDA) projects. This position is based at TxDOT\'s Stassney Campus in Austin and performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas to include design, construction, materials, and/or maintenance for the Alternative Delivery Division\'s design-build program as part of the Implementation and Maintenance Section. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Responsibilities
Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and/or traffic safety projects. Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes. Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans. Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and provide technical support. Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies. Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff. Monitors consultants\' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Monitors contractors\' compliance with plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education (All levels): Bachelor\'s degree in engineering or related science (bachelor\'s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS). 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-for-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 must meet Texas license requirements within six months of hire and sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment. Competencies
Transportation Engineer II
— Considerable knowledge of: Construction engineering policies and procedures Pavement maintenance Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements Risk analysis procedures and methods Contract development and oversight Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Proficient skill in Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; effective questioning and listening to determine other parties\' positions Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods Planning and coordinating multiple projects to meet deadlines Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues Interpreting applicable information Maintaining safe and effective working relationships Transportation Engineer III
— Includes all II competencies plus: Assess actual project progress versus planned progress for complex projects Makes presentations and represents TxDOT Oversees construction and audit records Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, and extra work orders Transportation Engineer IV
— Includes all II and III competencies plus: Advises on routine to complex contract questions in daily support of District/Division contract users Analyzes schedule trends, assesses risks, and recommends corrective actions for highly complex projects Develops short- and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources Monitors contract performance, evaluates deliverables, and prepares evaluations of consultant performance Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work Develops and/or reviews engineering documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Sedentary to light work with lifting up to 20 lbs and occasional heavy lifting as specified Walking, talking, hearing, and close visual acuity for data and computer work Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment physical may be required for this physically demanding role Must pass drug test prior to employment for safety-impact positions; random drug testing may apply Drug testing regulations reference: 49 CFR Part 40; medical marijuana is not a valid explanation for positive test results Recruitment Bonus
This position may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5,000 if hired at Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV. Conditions apply, including 12-month continuous employment and other department requirements. Benefits
Retirement plans Alternative and/or flexible work schedules Paid leave and holidays Health premiums paid for full-time employees On-the-job training Tuition assistance Wellness and career development programs
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