Transportation Engineer II, III or IV; Pharr District (Pharr Area Office)

Position Information

TxDOT's Pharr District is hiring a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV based in Pharr, Texas. In this position you will help with field operations, support contract specialists, and oversee key construction projects.

Salary Range:

Transportation Engineer II (B25): $90,000 - $114,099/annually

$7,500 - $9,508.25/monthly

Transportation Engineer III(B26): $96,000 - $129,430/annually

$8,000 - $10,785.83/monthly

Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $102,000 - $142,374/annually

$8,500 - $11,864.5/monthly

Important: The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Transportation Engineer II

Performs complex 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Engineer III

Performs advanced and complex 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 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 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer II include:

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Meets with law enforcement agencies and/or city officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer III include:

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer IV include:

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Transportation Engineer II, III or IV: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.*

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.*

Transportation Engineer IV: 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

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

Transportation Engineer II:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Contract development and oversight
• 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
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  Transportation Engineer III
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Highway construction design applications
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• 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 the group focused
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues
• Developing and giving presentations
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
  Transportation Engineer IV
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Contract development and oversight
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• 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
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Developing and giving presentations
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• 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:

Transportation Engineer II, III and IV

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• 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.
• 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 motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quali