Texas Department of Transportation ยท 3 months ago
Transportation Engineer II, III, IV Corpus Christi HQ
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking transportation engineers with a passion for innovative design and project management. The role involves managing consultant contracts, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring projects stay on schedule while pushing boundaries with creative solutions to improve transportation systems.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation
Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts
Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
Analyzes and recommends approval for use of consultants and/or facility contracts
Analyzes and reports on routine program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects
Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives
Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines
Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans
Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support. Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions. Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians
Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects
Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through execution
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
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
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements
Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
Licensed Prof Engineer
Safety Impact Certificate
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
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Cost estimating and cost controls
Budgeting methods and procedures
Applying effective questioning and listening techniques
Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Developing and giving presentations
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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