Transportation Engineer II-V

Texas Department of Transportation•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and research. 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 II and III 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. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes. May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks. Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures. Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects. Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects. Transportation Engineer IV (in addition to the duties listed above) Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team. Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects. Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects. Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work. Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff. Trains engineering staff. 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. Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies. Provides technical information and guidance regarding innovative and experimental technologies to departmental personnel. Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts. Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team. Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers. Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities. Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions. Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties. Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals. Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements. Oversees construction and audit records. Oversees final acceptance of federally exempt construction projects. Oversees the external Equal Employment Opportunity program for construction contract work; monitors on-the-job training and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs. Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through execution. Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions. Recommends practices and procedures for Critical Path Method scheduling, project changes, budgeting, resourcing and baseline management. Reviews contracts and related documents for execution. May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transportation Engineer II- 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
Transportation Engineer III- Experience: 6 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
Transportation Engineer IV- Experience: 7 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
Transportation Engineer V- Experience: 8 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
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof Engineer
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.
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
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
Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Cost estimating and cost controls
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
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
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
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.

Responsibilities

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.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.
Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Trains engineering staff.
Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.
Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies.
Provides technical information and guidance regarding innovative and experimental technologies to departmental personnel.
Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.
Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements.
Oversees construction and audit records.
Oversees final acceptance of federally exempt construction projects.
Oversees the external Equal Employment Opportunity program for construction contract work; monitors on-the-job training and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs.
Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through execution.
Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Recommends practices and procedures for Critical Path Method scheduling, project changes, budgeting, resourcing and baseline management.
Reviews contracts and related documents for execution.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.