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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 month ago

Geotechnical Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV - Bridge Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Geotechnical Transportation Engineer for its Bridge Division. The role involves performing geotechnical engineering in design, construction, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with laws and standards while engaging with governmental officials and private entities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Designs moderately complex bridge foundation and retaining wall projects and performs specialized design

Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans

Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for retaining walls and related structures

Assists in the development of specifications for special geotechnical design details and projects

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements

Represents the division at various meetings

Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridge foundations and retaining structures prepared by other engineers and technicians

Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests

Drives to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support

Designs complex bridge foundation and retaining wall projects and performs specialized design

Serves as a primary help desk resource for routine technical and policy issues

Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets

Develops training courses and/or materials

Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and/or international levels

Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation

Designs highly complex bridge foundation and retaining wall projects and performs specialized design

Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts

Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team

Coordinates and/or monitors consultant contracts related projects

Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals

Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance

Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work

Qualification

Geotechnical engineeringBridge designFoundation analysisEngineering documentationProject managementRegulatory complianceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingPresentation skillsTechnical writing

Required

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

Transportation Engineer I: 4 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

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

Licensed Prof Engineer

Safety Impact Certificate

Safety Impact certification is not required at the time of application. The Safety Impact certification will be issued by TxDOT at the time 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

Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations

Foundation analysis programs

Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures

Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Developing and giving presentations

Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

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

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Coordinating and directing multiple projects

Geotechnical engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers