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Texas Department of Transportation · 2 weeks ago

Transportation Engineer I, II or III - Central Design/Bridge Office

El Paso, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $129K/yr

4+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking Transportation Engineers for their Central Design or Bridge Office, where they will contribute to planning, design, and project development. This role involves developing plans, ensuring compliance with laws, and engaging with various stakeholders to shape Texas's transportation system.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation

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

Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures

Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions

Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development

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

Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters

Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges

Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets

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

Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries

Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers

Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties

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

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

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians

Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects

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

Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects

Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems

Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Licensed Professional EngineerTransportation engineeringHydrologicHydraulic engineeringCost estimatingProject managementPublic relationsData analysisTechnical writingCommunication skills

Required

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

4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer I

5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer II

6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience for Transportation Engineer III

Valid driver's license at the time of application

Licensed Professional Engineer

Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States must meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment