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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer I, II, or III

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking qualified Transportation Engineers I, II, or III to join their Maintenance Department. The role involves performing transportation engineering work across various functional areas including planning, project development, design, and bridge inspection.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

Assists in the development of specifications for special bridge design details and projects

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

Coordinates with local officials on critical findings involving structures which are not under state jurisdictions to have them posted, repaired or closed to the traveling public

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

Performs moderately complex structural analysis of bridge designs

Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges

Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges

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

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer I as well as: Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters

Coordinates fracture critical, underwater or off-system bridge inspection programs

Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

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

Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs

Reviews and assists districts with the planning, design of PS&E, and the letting for traffic management systems

Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems

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

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer I and II as well as: Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts

Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs

Develops specifications for special bridge design details and projects

Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards

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

Schedules, assigns and oversees bridge inspection activities

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Transportation EngineeringBridge InspectionStructural AnalysisLicensed Professional EngineerBridge Safety Inspection CertificationProject DevelopmentDesign SpecificationsComputerized Structural AnalysisTechnical CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem 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

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

Licensed Prof Engineer

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

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