Deputy District Engineer-Waco District Job Waco area,Texas USA,Engineering

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Waco District is seeking a dynamic and experienced engineering leader to serve as Deputy District Engineer.

Essential Duties:

Acts as consultant to other staff members on administration, programming, planning, construction design, environmental, maintenance, traffic, and right‑of‑way functions.
Assists in the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the district, including transportation planning, design, environmental, construction, maintenance, and traffic control requirements.
Assists with engineering/problem resolution encountered in transportation planning/location, design, construction, operation/maintenance of bridges, aviation airports, public transit systems, state park roads, and other state agency infrastructure.
Assists the District Engineer in maintaining an effective and coordinated operation of the district and makes individual and public contacts in the interest of the department.
May direct and oversee district safety and legal office activities.
Supervises professionals in specific district functional areas of responsibility.
Oversees all district activities in the absence of the District Engineer.
Performs other job‑related responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science. If holding a related graduate‑level degree, it may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Experience: 5 years transportation engineering as a Licensed Professional Engineer (LPE) in planning, location, design, construction, operation and maintenance (experience may be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Four years of managerial/supervisory experience.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Professional Engineer (LPE).
Professional engineers licensed in another state must meet the license requirements of the State of Texas, obtain a Texas license within 6 months of hire, and sign an agreement as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and application of engineering theory.
Construction engineering policies and procedures.
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
Knowledge of government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development.
Understanding of economic, demographic, fiscal, legal, and technical aspects involved in state transportation programs.
Ability to establish plans, set objectives and goals that support overall business strategy and results, while anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks.
Supervision of technical staff.
Public relations skills for maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Communication skills to convey complex ideas and information clearly, concisely and effectively.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Predominantly sedentary work; may lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files or small tools.
Light work requiring lifts of up to 20 lbs and frequent carrying of objects up to 10 lbs; may involve prolonged standing.
Repetitive motions involving substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Close visual acuity needed for data and figures, computer work, and extensive reading.

Conditions of Employment:

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This position is subject to random drug testing.
Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, (e) – does not authorize medical marijuana under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Deputy District Engineer (B32): $135,577 - $229,295 per year.

Benefits and Perks:

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. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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