Transportation Design Engineer I or II - CPD

Essential Duties

• Serves as a lead worker and performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof Engineer*

Competencies

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Highway construction design applications
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures