PEPS Senior Engineer

Job Description

Position Information

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated PEPS Senior Engineer to join our team within the PEPS Center of Excellence. The PEPS Senior Engineer will be developing and evaluating a portfolio of professional services contracts, including trend analysis and developing strategies for managing contract utilization.

This will involve coordination with TxDOT Districts, Divisions and private sector partners.

The PEPS Senior Engineer will also analyze business functions, processes, and procedures to help improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness, which includes training to implement improvements. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 92,600.00

Maximum Salary:

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility :
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Responsible for providing and coordinating activities associated with advanced professional engineering procurement contracts. Manages the consultant selection teams and ensures procedures are adhered to and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, standards and guidelines. Serves as engineering functional expert providing management of contracts and work authorizations for Engineering, Architectural and surveying services. May Serves as Project Manager and provides ongoing guidance to staff engineers.

Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• May serve as project leader.
• Develops contracting strategies and directs the procurement, administration, and communication processes for professional services contracts.
• Analyzes trends and develops strategies to mitigate or avoid future risks within the PEPS procurement and contract portfolio.
• Develops and maintains a portfolio of PEPS-procured professional services and surveying contracts.
• Coordinates professional services and surveying contract portfolio activities with TxDOT districts, divisions, and private-sector partners to maximize utilization.
• Leads consultant selection teams, ensures proper consultant selection processes, and oversees and coordinates projects and program activities.
• Negotiates job classifications and level-of-effort requirements with professional service firms.
• Oversees and directs the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and associated documents through execution.
• Develops professional service budgets.
• Oversees, develops, and/or conducts training and presentations.
• Develops and negotiates scopes of work, contract schedules, and other contract agreements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

5 years of experience in engineering, procurement 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 Qualifications