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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer I-II (TPD Section)

Bryan, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $107K/yr

4+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer I or II to perform advanced and complex engineering work in various functional areas. The role involves assisting Project Managers, coordinating design efforts, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining agency project objectives

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation

Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence

Coordinates on design schematics

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Transportation engineeringProject developmentDesign preparationHydrologic designHighway construction designEngineering principlesTeam coordinationSafety awarenessTechnical supportCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementLeadershipNegotiation skills

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 in 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

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles

Highway construction design applications

Construction phasing and sequencing

Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Performing basic design and drafting

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

Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others

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

Maintaining a safe working relationship

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

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

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

Standing prolonged periods of time

Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words