Maintenance Engineer (TE I/II) – FTW District Maintenance Office

Texas Department of Transportation•Fort Worth, TX

20h

About The Position

Maintenance Engineer I: Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Maintenance Engineer II: Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. A day in the life of a Maintenance Engineer I– District Maintenance Office may include: Oversight of the bridge preventative maintenance program Advising the bridge crew Oversite of the MBITS program Leading interns and engineers on designing maintenance contracts Assisting with inspection of maintenance contracts Assisting in emergency operations Other duties as assigned Additionally a day in the life of Maintenance Engineer II District Maintenance Office may include: Managing the sealcoat portfolio Collection of data for pavement management Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
4 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.
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.
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Pavement maintenance
Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
Cost estimating and cost controls
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Performing basic design and drafting
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.