Transportation Engineer II, III or IV TxDOT Portfolio Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation seeks talented Transportation Engineers to manage complex projects encompassing planning, design, and construction phases. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include project design management, engineering design work, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver’s license and licensed Professional Engineer.
• 5-7 years of engineering experience for positions II-IV.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manages project design and assists in roadway improvement projects.
• Develops and reviews engineering documents and conducts complex engineering design work.
• Checks consultant's work quality and monitors project plans and schedules.

Skills

Design and plan preparation methods

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation

Geometric design relationships

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles

Contract development and oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science

Job description

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:

The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV include:

• Manages individual project design and assists with the design, computerized drafting, plan development and preparation of related roadway improvement projects.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Engineer III:

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Engineer IV:

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Oversees and develops plans for complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.

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 II: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer II: 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*

*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 for a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV include:

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance, and construction
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Water quality and storm water management
• Contract development and oversight
• 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:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects 10 lbs. or more.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and 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.