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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

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

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$65K/yr - $96K/yr

4+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Engineers for its Bridge Division. The role involves performing transportation engineering work focused on bridge inspection, analyses, and maintenance while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Inspects bridges according to National Bridge Inspection Standards

Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards

Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects

Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement

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

Performs inspections, structural evaluations and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure

Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges

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

Writes reports, specifications, and test procedures

Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters

Schedules, assigns and oversees bridge inspection activities

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

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

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

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

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks

Performs final review, prepares, evaluates and negotiates contracts with consultants for routine, fracture critical and underwater bridge inspections

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

Formulates, develops and/or monitors budgets and financial information

Qualification

Bridge inspectionBridge analysisBridge maintenanceLicensed Professional EngineerSafety Impact CertificateStructural engineeringReport writingProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving

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 (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

Licensed Prof Engineer

Mandatory: 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

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

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations

Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures

Report writing and proofreading skills

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

Preferred

Fatigue and fracture mechanics

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

DBE, HUB, SBE use