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Texas Department of Transportation · 9 hours ago

Transportation Engineer III, IV or V: Bridge Office (Austin District)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $129K/yr

6+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V to join their Austin District Bridge Section. This role involves advanced transportation engineering work focusing on bridge design, inspection, and project management to enhance Texas' transportation infrastructure.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized design

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

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

Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges

Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges

Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Must be able to drive for the Agency

Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects

Maintains a critical bridge list and coordinates with the Bridge Division, area engineers and other district staff on critical findings involving state maintained bridges to have them posted, repaired or closed to the traveling public

Recommends prioritization of bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges

Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards

Assists district with bridge inspection-related matters

Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance

Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs

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

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

Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies

Qualification

Bridge designStructural analysisBridge inspectionProfessional Engineer licenseHighway construction designOpen Water Diver certificationNICET certificationProject managementFatigue mechanicsFracture mechanicsContract oversightPlanningCoordination

Required

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

Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer V: 8 YEARS in 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