Transportation Engineer II or III (Design Project Manager)
Job description
TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Transportation Engineer II or III (Design Project Manager) in the Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D) Office in San Angelo. This position will primarily be a project manager overseeing in-house and consultant Plans, Specifications, and Estimate development for highway construction projects in the San Angelo District. The San Angelo District has a robust project portfolio of construction projects to develop, from preventative maintenance and rehabilitation, through bridge replacements and Super 2 passing lanes, all the way to four lane divided and freeway conversions. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be part of our team, apply now.
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Transportation Engineer II (B24) - $78,000 - $93,000/mo
Transportation Engineer III (B25) - $84,000 - $96,000/mo
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.
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 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties for Transportation Engineer II:
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
- Monitors consultants' progress and work quality, checks invoices and associated documents, prepares supplemental agreements
- Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT; drives a state vehicle to work sites and meetings
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Essential Duties for Transportation Engineer III will include those listed above and also:
- Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects
- Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts
- Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: 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 (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications for Transportation Engineer II or III:
- Valid 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:
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Developing and giving presentations
- Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Light work: Lift up to 20 pounds at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 pounds.
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- 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.
- Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours
- Required to work weekends and holidays
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements
- Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
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.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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