Transportation Engineer III

About the role

Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects
• Aids in design, computer operations and plan preparation
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
• Serves as a lead worker and handles related tasks

Requirements

• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
• Experience: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof Engineer*

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Proficient skill in 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
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

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