Software Development Engineer In Test Engineer Jobs in Laredo, TX

Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and/or contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

    Coordinates with other engineers in the district and with the Materials and Pavements Section of the Construction Division concerning material    testing, specifications  and material failures.
    Designs new pavements and overlays or reviews related activities 
    Develops and oversees laboratory and/or geotechnical consultant contracts.
    Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
    Investigates roadway material failures and recommends solutions.
    Oversees district laboratory operations and monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications
    Oversees the quality monitoring program for local material sources.
    Participates in district plan review activities.
    Establishes, modifies or interprets applicable standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
    Makes technical presentations and instructs departmental courses.
    Responsible for the District Quality Assurance Program.
    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.

Experience: 

• 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (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
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid US driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• 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 employment.

   
Competencies:

    Construction engineering policies and procedures
    Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
    Pavement maintenance
    Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance 
    Pavement design and management processes and procedures 
    Materials design, specifications and applications
    Conducting laboratory tests
    Supervising technical staff 
    Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
    Communicate effectively 
    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 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 
    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.
    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
    Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
    Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
    Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
 

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

• 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.