Assistant Area Engineer - Waco (Waco District)

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

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Area Office Supervisor with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4 years in transportation engineering. You will assist the Area Engineer, plan personnel and equipment, supervise maintenance and construction activities, and ensure safety and quality on projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating traffic control, preparing cost estimates, training staff, and resolving public concerns while working with officials to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science accepted by TX PELS.
• 4 years transportation engineering experience; graduate level education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer; if licensed in another state, must obtain Texas licensure within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment for projects.
• Conduct pre-construction and safety meetings.
• Determine quantities and cost estimates.
• Inspect roads and coordinate maintenance with construction projects.
• Monitor traffic control plans and schedules.
• Plan and supervise construction personnel; provide on-the-job training.
• Prepare field changes and supplement agreements; review construction reports.
• Resolve public complaints and interact with governmental officials.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. 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.

Essential Duties:

• Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities
• Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings
• Determines quantities and estimates cost
• Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects
• Monitors traffic control plans
• Performs research and planning on future projects
• Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training
• Prepares and/or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reports
• Resolves public complaints
• Works with governmental officials on behalf of the Area Engineer
• 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 : 4 years transportation engineering. (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 i n 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:

• Extensive knowledge of
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Considerable knowledge of
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Expert skill in
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient skill in
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to
• Communicate effectively

Other Attributes

• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• 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:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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
• 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 click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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.

• Must maintain regular and dependable attendance and adhere to established work schedules.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.
• Must participate in a rotating on-call schedule, when applicable to the position.
• Must wear employer-provided personal pro