Hybrid Transportation Engineer II/III bei Texas Department of Transportation

Do you want to be a part of an amazing team responsible for managing some of the best roadway projects in the United States? Great work environment, great people, and great opportunities is what the Lubbock Area Office is all about. As a Transportation Engineer, you will have oversight of construction inspection activities for projects in the Lubbock Area as well as supporting the 2 Lubbock maintenance sections. The challenges are sizeable, but the results are rewarding for the right person. The average day will consist of interacting with section supervisors, contractor personnel, and assisting with managing the activities of TxDOT's Lubbock Area construction projects. This is a position where a great attitude and determination are vital to be successful. Come join us!

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Performs complex 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer II

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
• Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Transportation Engineer III

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications,
  estimates and contracts.
• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical
  support.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff

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Minimum Qualifications:

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.

    
Competencies:

Transportation Engineer II

• Highway construction design applications
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Pavement maintenance
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Engineer III

• Highway construction design applications
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Pavement maintenance
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer II

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles

Transportation Engineer III

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles

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.

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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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