Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV- Hondo
Texas Department of Transportation, Hondo, Texas, United States, 78861
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.
Essential Duties Transportation Engineer I
Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
Transportation Engineer II In addition to the duties listed above
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors
Transportation Engineer III In addition to the duties listed above
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Transportation Engineer IV In addition to the duties listed above
Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
Coordinates and/or monitors consultant contracts related 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 (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*
For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
*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
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Cost estimating and cost controls
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to 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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Essential Duties Transportation Engineer I
Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
Transportation Engineer II In addition to the duties listed above
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors
Transportation Engineer III In addition to the duties listed above
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Transportation Engineer IV In addition to the duties listed above
Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
Coordinates and/or monitors consultant contracts related 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 (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*
For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
*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
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Cost estimating and cost controls
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to 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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