Transportation Engineer III- Materials and Tests Divison

Position Information

The Materials and Tests Division (MTD) delivers statewide service and technical expertise in materials quality and technology to support the Texas transportation system. MTD is comprised of multiple sections and labs: Quality Assurance, Structural Materials Operations Section, Structural Materials Field/Engineering Section, Coatings, Calibrations, and Traffic Materials, Flexible Pavements, Asphalt Binder, and Rigid Pavement and Concrete Materials. We are seeking Transportation Engineers to join our state-of-the-art laboratory and work alongside industry-leading experts.

Position Description

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.

Essential Duties:

• Research and analysis methodologies
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Maintaing a safe work relationship
• Training in a classroom, office or field environment
• Developing and giving presentations
• Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs engineering analysis of statewide materials conditions and develops reports
• Writes reports, specifications and test procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer* (Current)

*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:

• Research and analysis methodologies
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Training in a classroom, office or field environment
• Developing and giving presentations
• Maintaining a safe work relationship
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Expert skill in:
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Proficient skill in:
• Public Relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Evaluating products, equipment and material
• 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 employees
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Public Relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Evaluating products, equipment and material
• 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 employees

Physical Requirements and Working 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
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Close Visual Acuity- work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work incldues visual inspection of small defects/parts

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions