Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV

Essential Duties

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts, with a focus on roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Performs research, specifies, reviews, and approves electrical and lighting materials for use on highway projects.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.
• Drives or travels to project and work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and to provide technical support.
• Provides technical support to Districts, Divisions, consultants, and contractors regarding policies, procedures, specifications, and standards for roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Oversees contracts for inspection, inventory, and database maintenance for roadway lighting and other traffic structures.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, and project designs for roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies and warrants for roadway lighting.
• Writes reports and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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
  • Transportation Engineer III- 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
  • Transportation Engineer IV- 7 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

• Knowledge of applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Using engineering software, tools, standard applications, and lighting design software
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Writing clearly, concisely, and professionally
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Developing and giving presentations
• Maintaining safe working practices
• Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; making decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files or small tools
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing: Perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity: Work includes data and figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity: Determine work quality and make general observations of facilities or structures

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.