Transportation Engineer V-Traffic Safety Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Engineering Operations Lead Engineer will work with a team of professional, technical and administrative staff engaged in highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in transportation/traffic operations, Ensures that Signing Schematics are compliant with the Texas Manual of Traffic Control Devices, that speed zone requests are compliant with state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and other Traffic Engineering assignments. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervised and assume direct accountability for the work product. This position offers the opportunity to influence statewide traffic safety initiatives and contribute to TxDOT's mission of connecting Texans with safe and reliable transportation solutions. Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, construction, transportation/traffic operations. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
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
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.
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Performing basic design and drafting
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Developing and giving presentations
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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

Nice To Haves

Must be a licensed Engineer.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management
Assist district and division personnel with statewide Emergency Operations Center (EOC) monitoring
Develops traffic engineering and traffic management system policies, procedures and standards.
Develop training courses and/or materials. Assists in directing the strategic planning process and implementing traffic safety program goals, strategies and objectives.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
Trains engineering staff.
Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.