Transportation Engineer Supervisor - District Maintenance; Austin District

Transportation Engineer Supervisor – District Maintenance (Austin District) (Position )

Location:

Austin District Headquarters – 7901 N. IH 35, Austin, TX 78753

Salary Range: $101,860 – $172,272 per year (B29)

Employment type:

Full‑time, Day Shift (Monday – Friday, 40 hours)

• Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance and bridge inspection.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers regarding plan operations related to administration, programming, design, construction, right‑of‑way and maintenance.
• Coordinates construction operations for staff engineers.
• Analyzes, develops, recommends and implements facilities management policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers, area office contract submissions, design and plan preparation, and with the Materials and Pavements Section concerning material testing, specifications and failures.
• Co‑ordinates with other divisions and districts on contracting issues and serves as point of contact for the professional‑services contracting program.
• Develops and monitors the budget.
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation and monitors consultant’s performance.
• Oversees construction‑project traffic‑control plans and periodically reviews traffic‑control devices.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders, monitors construction schedules, contractor payments and job progress.
• Oversees data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Prepares and submits Plans, Specifications and Estimates (P.S.E.) on projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving for TxDOT.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science. Higher degrees accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience
  :
  Minimum four (4) years in transportation engineering (full‑time or prorated part‑time). One (1) year supervisory/managerial experience required; project leader experience may substitute.
• Licenses / Certifications
  :
  Valid driver’s license; authority to drive a state vehicle;
  Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (must obtain within six (6) months of hire).
• Knowledge and Skills
  :
  Transportation design engineering principles; plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review and compliance; pavement maintenance; material used in highway/bridge construction; preventive maintenance methods; roadway maintenance concepts; competitive bid processes and regulations; contract development and oversight; business and technical data analysis; prioritizing and organizing work assignments.

• Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Sedentary work; occasional lifting up to 10 lb.
• Prolonged sitting and walking over distances.
• Verbal communication required.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment and may be subject to random drug testing.

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100 % for full‑time employees
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.