Transportation Engineer I or II (Design) - Yoakum District en Texas Department of Transportation

The Yoakum District - Design Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of the Transportation Engineer I or II.  In this position you will gain valuable experience in project management, construction methods to build roadways, bridges, and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications, problem resolution on complex projects, contract administration, change order evaluations and dispute resolution. You will have the opportunity to oversee the planning, design and construction of multiple projects. This is a career building position with unlimited opportunities.
 
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. 

Salary Range:
Transportation Engineer I: $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II: $69,572 - $114,099

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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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I

• Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers
•  Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects
• Conducts pre-construction meetings
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests
• Demonstrates and enforces the TxDOT Safety Culture at all times
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
   

In addition to the above
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
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects
• Trains engineering staff
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes

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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: Experience: Transp Engineer II= 4 years experience*, Transp Engineer II= 5 years experience, in 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*
• 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:

 

 Considerable knowledge of: 

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
   

Proficient skill in:

• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
   

Other Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations

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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