TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a talented professional to join the new Project Delivery Section - Design Support Branch! This engineer will support the Major Project program, updates to Design Manuals, review of preliminary PS&E, Schematic, Design Exceptions (non-interstate), Frontage Road Briefing Documents, AFAs, and more in support of all 25 districts. If you want to build an exciting transportation engineering carrier, let's talk!!

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***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.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Transportation Engineer IV:

Performs complex to advanced transportation engineering for the Design Division - Project Delivery Section and assists in the development and/or review of major project documentation, and schematics; review of Advance Funding Agreements, preliminary bridge layouts, frontage road requests, preliminary /interim reviews of PS&E at 30%-60%-90% stages of development, and design exceptions (non-interstate); reviews of release of access and preparation of Minute Orders; FHWA coordination; developing and performing training for the Districts; participation in meetings/conferences (design concept conferences, value engineering studies, major corridor meetings, risk workshops, etc.). Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with divisions and districts. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives; issues are rarely referred to the Supervisor.

Transportation Engineer V:

Performs highly advanced transportation engineering for the Design Division - Project Delivery Section and assists in the development and/or review of major project documentation, design manual updates, schematics; review of Advance Funding Agreements, preliminary bridge layouts, frontage road requests, preliminary / interim reviews of PS&E at 30%-60%-90% stages of development, and design exceptions (non-Interstate); reviews of release of access and preparation of Minute Orders; FHWA coordination; developing and performing training for the Districts; participation in meetings / conferences (design concept conferences, value engineering studies, major corridor meetings, risk workshops, etc.). Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, divisions, and districts. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer IV:

• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation planning and project development.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of design issues or other matters relevant to project development in accordance to guidelines and policies.
• Travels to project/other work locations to make onsite engineering reviews, and to provide technical support.
• Performs reviews and/or engineering/design-related activities for preliminary engineering, including advance project development / planning reports and schematics, as well as reviews for plans, specifications, and estimates at various stages of project development.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering-related documents, including correspondence, technical memorandums and reports, draft minute orders, funding agreements, etc.
• Develops and/or reviews major project related documents, including Project Management Plans (PMPs), Initial Financial Plans (IFPs) and Annual Updates (FPAUs).
• Assists with the updates to Division policies and guidance as it relates to project development and design, including updates to design manuals.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer V:

• Assists with assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional employees; training of engineering staff.
• Leads professional, technical and/or clerical personnel engaged in engineering-related activities.
• Leads the training of engineering staff.
• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation planning and project development.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of design issues or other matters relevant to project development in accordance to guidelines and policies.
• Travels to project/other work locations to make onsite engineering reviews, and to provide technical support.
• Performs reviews and/or engineering/design-related activities for preliminary engineering, including advance project development / planning reports and schematics, as well as reviews for plans, specifications, and estimates at various stages of project development.
• Develops and/or reviews major project related documents, including Project Management Plans (PMPs), Initial Financial Plans (IFPs) and Annual Updates (FPAUs), facilitates and documents Cost & Schedule Risk Assessment (CSRA) Workshops.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering-related documents, including correspondence, technical memorandums and reports, draft minute orders, funding agreements, etc.
• Assists with the updates to Division policies and guidance as it relates to project development and design, including need identification and assisting with Design Manuals updates.
• 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.

Transportation Engineer IV:

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.

Transportation Engineer V:

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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

• 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 IV:

• Effective communication (both oral and written), including documentation of work effort and presenting to others.
• Team or work group participation using effective communications methods; contributing to the team or work groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; as well as analyzing and organizing technical data.
• Understand government programs, operations, laws, rules, regulations, as well as policy and procedures affecting transportation project development.
• Establishment of plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems / roadblocks.
• Highway design applications, including geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction, as well as the use of computers and applicable engineering programs and systems.
• Applicable schematic, plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• FHWA Major & Other Project documentation requirements
• Handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines, including scheduling techniques, as well as monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Reviewing the work of others.
• Maintaining a safe work environment.

Transportation Engineer V:

• Effective communication (both oral and written), including documentation of work effort and presenting to others.
• Team or work group facilitation using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding the team or work groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; as well as analyzing and organizing technical data.
• Applicable government programs, operations, laws, rules, regulations, as well as policy and procedures affecting transportation project development.
• Establishment of plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems / roadblocks.
• Highway design applications, including geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction, as well as the use of computers and applicable engineering programs and systems.
• Applicable schematic, plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• FHWA Major & Other Project documentation requirements, Project Risk Management methods
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines, including scheduling techniques, as well as monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others.
• Maintaining a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• 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 click this link to read 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.
    

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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