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Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I:
    Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
    Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
    Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
    Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
    Monitors consultant design contracts.
    Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
    Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
    Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
    Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
    Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II (In addition to above):
    Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
    Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
    Coordinates with local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop annual Transportation Improvement Program and long and short-range transportation plans for the area.
    Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
    Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Transportation Engineer I:

Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer II:

Experience: 5 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 Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
• If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
• 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 (1) year of date of hire.

*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.

Competencies:

 Transportation Engineer I and II:

   Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
    Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
    Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
    Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
    Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
    Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
    Developing and giving presentations
    Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
    Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
    Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

    Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes 
    Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
    Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions 
    Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour 
    Subject to noise 
    Subject to vibration 
    Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals 
    Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation 
    Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids 
    Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device 
    Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia 
    Works in narrow aisles or passageways 
    Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs 
    Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc 
    Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling 
    Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist 
    Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) 
    Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine 
    Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet 
    Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction 
    Standing-prolonged periods of time 
    Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another 
    Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction 
    Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
    Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
    Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand 
    Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
    Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects 
    Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words 
    Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication 
    Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 
    Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading 
    Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts 
    Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts 
    Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills 
    Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles 
    Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(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.

        Must maintain regular and dependable attendance and adhere to established work schedules.

        Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.

        Must be willing and able to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.

        Must wear employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.