Position InformationPerforms 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 :- Assists in evaluating pavement products and pavement condition data.
- Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
- Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
- Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
- Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditions.
- Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
- 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: (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
TE I: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
TE II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
TE III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
TE IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
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.
Competencies:- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Pavement maintenance
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Interpreting applicable information
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive motion substantial movements of the wrists, hands, knees, waist, and/or fingers
- Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close visual acuity work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
