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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Area Engineer - Kerrville

Kerrville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to lead and oversee complex transportation operations in Kerrville. The Area Engineer will be responsible for managing construction operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and directing administrative activities to meet transportation needs.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs

Approves project candidate submission for program calls

Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety and preparation and monitoring of budgets

Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area

Monitors signing, pavement marking and striping to ensure compliance with standards

Oversees, coordinates and monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of estimates; resolves differences, disputes and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures

Oversees, plans and executes emergency procedures, preparedness and response for a geographic area; as required responds to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/conditions

Provides direction for construction projects and contract change negotiations

Represents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks at public functions and participates in other civic endeavors

Reviews all plans prepared by the area office before transmitting to district headquarters; provides technical expertise

Reviews, recommends and approves change orders

Serves as an expert witness and participates in depositions as coordinated by the Highway Division of the Office of the Attorney General and the Department's General Counsel

Serves on departmental, state and national research committees

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Transportation engineeringLicensed Professional EngineerConstruction engineeringHuman resources managementBudgeting methodsPublic relationsPlanningOrganizingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required

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

5 years transportation engineering. (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

Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Licensed Prof Engineer

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