Transportation Engineer I or II

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading. Position Information Transportation Engineer I Performs 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. 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. Essential Duties Transportation Engineer I Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers. Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects. Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings. Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications. Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors. Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. In addition to the responsibilities above: Transportation Engineer II Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters. Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers. Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects. May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Transportation Engineer I & II Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Experience: Transportation Engineer I: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and Certifications Transportation Engineer I & II Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Professional Engineer. Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, obtain a Texas professional engineering license within six (6) months of hire, and sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment. Competencies Transportation Engineer I & II Considerable knowledge of Construction engineering policies and procedures. Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures. Critical Path Method for managing projects. Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements. Proficient skill in Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines. Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others. Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems. Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Transportation Engineer I & II Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to noise. Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs. Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling. 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. Conditions of Employment Please review the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT). This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 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. Position Information (cont.) TxDOT's El Paso District is searching for a Project Engineer to join the East Area Construction and Maintenance Office in El Paso, TX. This role involves gaining valuable experience and working on major and minor transportation projects, with a focus on project management, construction methods, contract administration, change order evaluations, and dispute resolution. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. The East Area Office includes projects across El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson County including work on I-10, Loop 375 and US 62/180 totaling more than $500 million. Salary Salary Range for each position: Transportation Engineer I - B24 - $64,104.00 - $106,634.00 Transportation Engineer II - B25 - $69,572.00 - $114,099.00 The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. Benefits And Perks TxDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package 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 In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents. For a complete list of total compensation and benefits, please visit the TxDOT website. Legal Notice The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This description preserves the essential information from the original text and presents it in a clean, accessible structure using only permitted HTML tags. #J-18808-Ljbffr