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 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 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:

Transportation Engineer I:

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Monitors consultant design contracts.
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Performs facility engineering work such as layouts, sketches, detailed plans, specifications and estimates.
Performs moderately complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II:
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III:

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
Reviews and assists districts with the planning, design of PS&E, and the letting for traffic management systems.
Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer I, II or III:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Transportation Engineer I:

Experience: 4 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

Transportation Engineer II:

Experience: 5 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

Transportation Engineer III:

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer I:

Considerable knowledge of:

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in:

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Performing basic design and drafting
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
Developing and giving presentations
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Engineer II:

Considerable knowledge of:

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in:

Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Performing basic design and drafting
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
Developing and giving presentations
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Engineer III:

Considerable knowledge of:

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction phasing and sequencing
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Cost estimating and cost controls
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in:

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Developing and giving presentations
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 or III:

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental 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
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
Works in narrow aisles or passageways
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Conditions of Employment:

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his 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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

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Transportation Engineer I, II or III (TP and D)