Transportation Engineer I, Ii, Iii Or Iv - Central Design

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 with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Drives a state vehicle to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II:

In addition to the duties listed above-

• Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondences.
• Performs complex facility engineering work such as layouts, sketches, detailed plans, specifications and estimates.
• Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
• Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediating plans.
• Performs and documents in-house research studies.
• Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Performs data collection, evaluation, analyses, studies, investigations, forecasts and plan development associated with facility issues.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
• Writes, negotiates and monitors related traffic operations contracts.

Transportation Engineer III:

In addition to the duties listed above-

• Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agencys project objectives.
• Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report form.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
• Ensures facility-related contracts comply with applicable federal and state law, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
• May serve as a lead worker for engineering and administrative staff.
• Performs final review, prepares, evaluates and negotiates contracts with consultants for routine, fracture critical and underwater bridge inspections.
• Training engineering staff.
• Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting.

Transportation Engineer IV: 

In addition to the duties listed above-

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. 
• Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies. 
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects. 
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV: 

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Transportation Engineer I:

Experience: 4 years engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer II: 

Experience: 5 years engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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 fulltime or prorated parttime 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 fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV: 

• Valid driver's license at time of application. 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 I:

   Communicate effectively
   Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory as well as geotechnical design
   Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations
   Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
   Highway construction design applications
   Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation
   Construction phasing and sequencing
   Pavement design and management processes and procedures
   Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
   Materials design, specifications and applications
   Cost estimating and cost controls
   Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
   Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
   Performing basic design and drafting
   Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
   Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
   Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
   Interpreting applicable information
   The use of applicable programming languages
   Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
   Maintaining a safe working relationship

Transportation Engineer II:
In addition to the competencies listed above-

   Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
   Pavement design and management processes and procedures.
   Critical Path Method for managing projects
   Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
   Foundation analysis programs
   Planning methods, techniques and strategies

Transportation Engineer III:

In addition to the competencies listed above-
   Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
   Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
   Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
   Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipment, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, products and services.
   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

Transportation Engineer IV:

• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
• Coordinating and directing multiple projects. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

   Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
   Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
   Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
   Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
   Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
   Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
   Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
   Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
   Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
   Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

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• 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.