Construction Field Engineer

Information Technology$6/hrFull-time

Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
Develops training courses and/or materials.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
Solves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof Engineer.

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 hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Subject to medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Subject to climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
Subject to balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Subject to stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
Subject to kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
Subject to reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Subject to standing - prolonged periods of time.
Subject to walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
Subject to close visual acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Subject to visual acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

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.

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