Transportation Engineer I-II (TPD Section)

About the role

TxDOT's Bryan District TP&D Sections are looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II based in Bryan, TX. Join the TxDOT Bryan District in where you will gain valuable experience and work on major and minor transportation projects!

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining agency project objectives.
• Affords assistance in design, computer operations, and plan preparation.
• Supports the development of design and project development reports, surveys, and correspondence.
• Coordinates on design schematics.
• Coordinates with properties, utility companies, attorneys, and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analysis, tests, and to provide technical support.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience:
  • Transportation Engineer I: 4 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer II: 5 YEARS in 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*
• Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer II: Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts. Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts. Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations, and assisting in transportation planning studies.

Qualifications

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles.
• Highway construction design applications.
• Construction phasing and sequencing.
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.
• 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.
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
• Maintaining a safe working relationship.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects 10 lbs. or more.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• Standing prolonged periods of time.
• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Position Information

• TxDOT's Bryan District TP&D Sections are looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II based in Bryan, TX.
• Join the TxDOT Bryan District in where you will gain valuable experience and work on major and minor transportation projects!
• You will have the opportunity to learn project planning, roadway and bridge design, culvert analysis and design, as well as other engineering principles and applications that will shape the greater Brazos Valley area.
• TxDOT provides employees with great benefits and training, and many opportunities for career advancement!
• We strive to maintain work-life balance by providing opportunity to building relationships with team members, and working in a safe and friendly environment!

Benefits And Perks

• 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.

Job Engineering/Engr Support

• Schedule Full-time.
• Employee Status Regular.
• Job Level Non-Management.

State Job Title/s

Engineer II/III

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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