Position Information

TxDOT Materials and Tests Division's Structural Materials (STR) Section is looking for a FIeld Construction Engineer III, IV, or V, at our Stassney Campus who has excellent problem-solving skills and will enjoy working with a group of talented professionals to ensure quality on Texas roadways. The candidate selected will work alongside an experienced team of professionals to provide direct engineering support to STR's field inspection personnel located throughout Texas who perform in-plant Quality Assurance (QA) structural product inspection, material and product testing, and manufacturing process oversight for the construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non-bridge steel structures, and other structural components. The work entails supporting TxDOT's 25 districts by ensuring the quality of structural materials furnished to construction and maintenance projects statewide comply with specifications. The candidate selected will also have the opportunity to develop STR's quality assurance programs and TxDOT specifications, and represent STR at industry meetings, technical conferences, etc. TxDOT has over 13,000 employees statewide, and we have a great team of professionals willing to share their knowledge with you.

Position Description

Transportation Engineer III

Performs advanced and complex engineering work in the area of construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non bridge steel structures, and other structural components. 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Engineer IV

Performs highly advanced and complex engineering work in the area of construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non-bridge steel structures, and other structural components. 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Transportation Engineer V

Performs highly advanced and complex engineering work in the area of construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non-bridge steel structures, and other structural components. 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III

• Assists district and division personnel on material and/or fabrication requirements and advises of appropriate material and/or fabrication application and acceptability.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Monitors contractor's compliance with plans and specifications.
• Represents the district/division at various meetings.
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
• Develops training courses and/or materials.
• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

All of the above and the following:

• Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
• Formulates, develops and/or monitors budgets and financial information.
• 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.
• Performs, reviews and monitors detailed investigations, data collection, analyses and coordination of bridge-related research and recommends cost effective project level design for new, rehabilitated and reconstructed bridges.

Transportation Engineer V

All of the above and the following:

• Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies.
• Provides technical information and guidance regarding innovative and experimental technologies to departmental personnel.
• Reviews and provides guidance on research project reports and other deliverables.
• Supports the Technical Assistance Panel for assigned Research Management Committee.

Transportation Engineer III

Education:

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

Experience:

6 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

Transportation Engineer IV

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

Experience: 7 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

Transportation Engineer V

Education:

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

Experience:

8 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*

*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. Minimum Qualifications:

Competencies

Transportation Engineer III:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Contract development and oversight
• Developing and implementing programs
• Risk management and contingency planning

Proficient skill in:

• Research and analysis methodologies
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Evaluating products, equipment and material
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Developing and giving presentations
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Administering applicable programs
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Facilitating groups using effective communication methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defined objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions

Other Attributes

• 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

Transportation Engineer IV

All of the above and the following:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Legislative process

Expert skill in:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Transportation Engineer V

All of the above and the following:

Extensive knowledge of

• Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Risk analysis procedures and methods

Expert skill in
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Physical Conditions:

• Climbing-ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks; long distance/ from one work site to another
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity- operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemical
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various stances without falling

Conditions of Employment:

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