Area Engineer - Junction

About the role

The Area Engineer will oversee construction and maintenance activities across several of the San Angelo District's 15 counties. The position will manage the State's transportation system, including overseeing construction operations, inspecting projects, and coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs.
• Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety, and preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Develops work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area.
• Oversees, coordinates, and monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of estimates; resolves differences, disputes, and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures.
• Oversees, plans, and executes emergency procedures, preparedness, and response for a geographic area; responds to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/conditions.
• Provides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiations.
• Represents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks at public functions, and participates in other civic endeavors.
• Reviews, recommends, and approves change orders.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science.
• Experience: 5 years transportation engineering.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license; Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire.

Qualifications

• Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies, and requirements.
• Human resources management policies and practices.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines.
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative, and technical employees.
• Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions.
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively.

Skills

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines.
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative, and technical employees.
• Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions.
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$112,047 - $189,499 annually.

Schedule

Full-time.

Benefits

• 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.