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Texas Department of Transportation · 3 weeks ago

Design-Build Pre-Procurement / Procurement Engineer (Transportation Engineer II/III/IV) - Alternative Delivery Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Design-Build Pre-Procurement / Procurement Engineer to join their Alternative Delivery Division. This role involves performing advanced and complex transportation engineering work, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and guidelines, and engaging with various governmental and private entities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and/or traffic safety projects

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

Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes

Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans

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

Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies

Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff

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

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives

Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development

Assists in the publishing of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resources of projects in an enterprise management system

Develops training courses and/or materials

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

Advises on routine through complex contract questions in daily support of District / Division contract users

Assists in the development, publishing and delivery of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resourcing of 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

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

Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development

Qualification

Transportation engineeringContract developmentHighway designProject managementRisk managementData analysisTechnical trainingCommunication skillsLeadershipNegotiationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationEffective listening

Required

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

5 YEARS (Transportation Engineer II) / 6 YEARS (Transportation Engineer III) / 7 YEARS (Transportation Engineer IV) engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

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

Considerable knowledge of applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

Considerable knowledge of highway construction design applications

Considerable knowledge of construction engineering policies and procedures

Considerable knowledge of construction phasing and sequencing

Considerable knowledge of program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

Considerable knowledge of risk analysis procedures and methods

Considerable knowledge of contract development and oversight

Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

Proficient skill in applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Proficient skill in planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Proficient skill in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Proficient skill in interpreting applicable information

Proficient skill in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Some skill in 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

Other Attributes: 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

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