Transportation Engineer III/IV/V

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation bridge and structural engineering work in design, construction, 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the

work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III

Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized design

Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs

Performs structural review of complex forming, false work and erection details

Coordinates and monitors assigned projects/programs/plans

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges

Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians

Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

Trains engineering staff

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Transportation Engineer IV

In addition to the duties listed above

Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.

Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals

Develops specifications for special bridge design details and projects

Transportation Engineer V

In addition to the duties listed above

Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects

Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff

Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements

Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and international levels

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 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

Transportation Engineer V: 8 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*

If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.

For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

*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 III

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

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

Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

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

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer IV

In addition to those listed above

Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Coordinating and directing multiple projects

Transportation Engineer V

In addition to those listed above

Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

Monitoring the status and progress of projects

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

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