Transportation Engineer II, II, IV, or V - Beaumont Area Office

Overview

Transportation Engineer II, III, IV, or V for the Beaumont Area Office (2601721). The Beaumont Area Office for TxDOT’s Beaumont District seeks a Transportation Engineer based in Beaumont, TX to support planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance.

• Performs complex transportation engineering work in planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Works independently on assignments; refers unusual issues to the supervisor.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters; coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work, monitors consultant design contracts, and oversees construction and audit records.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Monitors construction schedules, contractor payments and job progress; analyzes and resolves contract problems and disputes.
• Analyzes and recommends modifications to highway maintenance contracts; conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to perform on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and provide technical support.
• Uses project management principles to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close transportation projects; coordinates to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer V: 8 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).

Valid driver’s license required. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required. 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 one year of hire.

* Professional engineers licensed in another state must meet Texas license requirements within six months of hire and sign an agreement as a condition of employment.

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures; construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Government funding programs, methods and procedures
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; effective questioning and listening to determine positions
• Clear, concise presentation of images and ideas to optimize audience understanding

Competencies also include applicable testing methods, processes and procedures; public relations for maintaining effective working relationships; performing calculations for material and labor estimates, expenses and engineering data; monitoring project status and progress.

Location:

Beaumont Area Eng/Bmt Maint, 8450 EASTEX FREEWAY, Beaumont, 77708

Travel:
Yes, approximately 10% of the time

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Salary Range (per level):

• Transportatio…