Assistant Area Engineer - Transportation Projects

Texas Department of Transportation; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation in Liberty, MO seeks a qualified engineer to assist in directing the area office operations and supervise staff engaged in construction, design, maintenance, survey, and laboratory activities. The Area Engineer has full authority for approvals and when absent, oversees operations.

Applicants should hold a Professional Engineer license and possess transportation engineering experience, coordinating with government officials and private entities to plan and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science. A higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• 4 years of transportation engineering experience, or equivalent part-time experience. Related graduate level education may substitute experience on a one-year-per-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license; position requires operation of a state vehicle. Licensed Professional Engineer required. Engineers licensed in another U.S. state must obtain Texas license within six months of hire and sign required agreement.

Responsibilities

• Directs area office operations and manages employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, and laboratory activities.
• Reports to the Area Engineer; serves in area engineer's absence and handles issues as they arise.
• Plans and schedules work; prepares monthly and final estimates and construction reports.
• Resolves public complaints and coordinates with governmental officials and private entities.

Skills

Engineering

Project planning

Public relations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation in Liberty, MO seeks a qualified engineer to assist in directing the area office operations and supervise staff engaged in construction, design, maintenance, survey, and laboratory activities. The Area Engineer has full authority for approvals and when absent, oversees operations.

Applicants should hold a Professional Engineer license and possess transportation engineering experience, coordinating with government officials and private entities to plan and