Remote Structural Engineering Research Jobs in Texas

Transportation Engineer II, III, IV

Performs highly advanced and complex bridge and structural engineering work in the functional area of bridge preservation. Organizes, plans, and performs work in support of statewide bridge preservation including developing preservation plans/strategies for major/signature bridges, advancing TxDOT's bridge instrumentation and NDE capability;
participate, lead and represent TxDOT on initiatives related to bridge preservation. Manage consultants performing bridge assessments and condition surveys, and coatings inspection services. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with government officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
 

Bridge Preservation Engineer II

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs inspections, structural evaluations, and analyses of bridges and related structures
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges.
• Travels statewide as required to perform essential duties.
• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge preservation
• Analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Performs moderately complex structural analysis of bridge designs
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bridge Preservation Engineer III - All of the above plus

• Serves as a technical advisor on research projects
• Performs inspections, structural evaluations, rating, and analyses of bridges and related structures that have low appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.
• Develops and oversees consultant contracts.
• Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates. contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements.
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Coordinates with districts to lead bridge preservation initiatives.

Bridge Preservation Engineer IV - All of the above plus

• Manages statewide bridge preservation initiatives.
   

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 (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)

Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)
 

• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

• Mandatory: Licensed Prof Engineer*

*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 employmen

Extensive knowledge of:

• Bridge design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.
• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Computerized structural analysis techniques
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Non-destructive evaluation methodologies
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

Expert Skill in:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.

Proficient Skill in:

• Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep group focused.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Coordinating and directing multiple projects
   

• 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 hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading; work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts; using measurement devices and/or assembly of fabrication parts.
   

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.