Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV: District Portfolio Office; Austin District

Overview

Transportation Engineer II: B25 ($85,000.00 - $/yearly). This position performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;

however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Manages individual project design and assists with the design, computerized drafting, plan development and preparation of related roadway improvement projects.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• 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.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Monitors consultants  progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Transportation Engineer III:
  Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

• Transportation Engineer IV:
  Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts;
  Oversees and develops plans for complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency s project objectives.

Education: Bachelor s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: Transportation Engineer II: 5 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer IV: 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualification

• 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.

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance, and construction
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Water quality and storm water management
• Contract development and oversight
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties  positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

• 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

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