Transportation Engineer II or III

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer II or III in Houston. The selected candidate will oversee traffic engineering studies, ensure compliance with standards, and train staff. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, along with specific experience in transportation engineering and professional licensure.

Qualifications

• 5 years engineering experience for II; 6 years for III.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Graduate level education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees traffic engineering studies and operations.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Develops engineering documents and conducts on-site reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Transportation Engineer II

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.

Transportation Engineer III

Performs advanced and 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 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:

Transportation Engineer II

• Oversees and performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
• Responsible for Traffic Engineering operations.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technicalsupport.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• 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 managementsystems.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer II

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 5 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.

Transportation Engineer III

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 6 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:

Transportation Engineer II

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
  • Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
  • Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Proficient skill in:
  • Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listeningtechniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
  • Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audienceunderstanding and keep the group focused
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions thatsupport business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer III

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:

• Expert skill in:
  • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient skill in:
  • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
  • The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer II and III

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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.
• Must be willing work during storm recovery.