Texas Department of Transportation · 1 month ago
Transportation Engineer II, III or IV- Maintenance Office (Austin District)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV for their Austin District Maintenance Office. This role involves performing complex transportation engineering work, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and providing engineering guidance and project oversight.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters
Assists in providing recommendations to the Motor Carrier Division for routing of overload vehicles
Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions
Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data
Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects
Oversees maintenance of functional classification of highways and federal aid system map development
Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
Updates, reviews, monitors, and reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and standard sheets
Acts as a consultant to supervisors of special maintenance crews
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts
Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements
Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications
Monitors, evaluates, analyzes and makes recommendations on formal contractor claims, approval for use of consultant and to highway contracts
Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development
Performs engineering analysis of statewide pavement conditions and develops reports on pavement conditions
Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations
Analyzes and reports on complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects
Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies
Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan development
Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes and managing quality performance measurements
Assists in developing and monitoring budgets
Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff
Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district
Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects
Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for highly complex projects
Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects
Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects
Coordinates with other Divisions and Districts on contracting issues and serves as the point of contact for their professional services contracting program
Formulates, develops and monitors budgets and financial information
Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance
Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies
Performs, reviews and monitors detailed investigations, data collection, analyses and coordination of bridge related research and recommends cost effective project level design for new, rehabilitated and reconstructed bridges
Reviews contracts and related documents for execution
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditions
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
If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification
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
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Pavement maintenance
Materials design, specifications and applications
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
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
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Preferred
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Cost estimating and cost controls
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Performing basic design and drafting
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Highway construction design applications
Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Research and analysis methodologies
Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
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
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Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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