Transportation Design Engineer I, II, or III

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Employees at the Transportation Engineer I level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Employees at the Transportation Engineer II level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Employees at the Transportation Engineer III 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 I

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special

specifications or special provisions.

Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and

contracts.

Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.

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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II - all of the above duties and

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

contracts.

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

Transportation Engineer III - all of the above duties and

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

estimates and contracts.

Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report

form.

Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources;

managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.

Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for

complex transportation projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer I: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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:

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Highway construction design applications

Construction engineering policies and procedures

Construction phasing and sequencing

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

Performing basic design and drafting

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering

calculations

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines

Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical

employees

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Transportation Engineer II - all of the above and

Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles

Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Transportation funding programs

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

Transportation Engineer III- all of the above and

Government funding programs, methods and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc

Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.

Schedule: Full-time