Geotechnical Engineer Design Group Lead - Bridge Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a knowledgeable Transportation Engineer V in Austin. This role involves advanced design in geotechnical solutions, overseeing projects, and leading teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and the relevant Texas engineering license, contributing to vital transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 8 years engineering or transportation engineering experience.
• TX Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Safety Impact Certificate mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Designs and recommends bridge and slope repair procedures.
• Leads and trains professional staff.
• Negotiates fees and budgets.

Skills

Geotechnical design engineering principles

Bridge construction standards

Negotiation

Effective communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related science

Job description

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work, in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, geotechnical analysis and design, construction, maintenance and/or research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer V:

• Designs, sketches and recommends bridge, retaining wall, and slope repair procedures
• Performs highly complex geotechnical designs and performs specialized design
• Develops specifications for special geotechnical design details and projects
• Leads/trains professional staff
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.
• Develops and oversees geotechnical consultant contracts.
• Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
• Coordinate with District and Area offices on design, plan preparation, construction, and maintenance matters.
• 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: 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:

• Mandatory: TX Licensed Professional Engineer
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

*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:

Transportation Engineer V:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Geotechnical design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Bridge and retaining wall construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Geotechnical and foundation analysis programs
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep group focused

Expert Skill in:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Proficient Skill in:

• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
• Scheduling work assignments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• 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)

• 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.