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Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V, Travis South (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

This position performs complex 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties

Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V:

Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.

Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support

Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer III, IV or V:

Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.

Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.

Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

Additional Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer IV or V:

Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.

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.

Trains engineering staff.

Additional Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer V:

Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects.

Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects

Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : 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 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

Competencies for a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V: Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer III, IV or V: Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer IV or V: Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations

Pavement design and management processes and procedures

Critical Path Method for managing projects

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer V: The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations

Budgeting methods and procedures

Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties\' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to noise

Subject to vibration

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

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. This section includes a note about the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation—Please consult the official policy for details.

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