Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate II (61034147)

Responsibilities

• Supervises engineer technicians (project managers) and other engineering personnel on roadway and bridge construction projects in the inspection of asphalt, concrete, embankment, storm drain, stone base, and miscellaneous roadway items.
• Acts as supervising manager on Roadway/Bridge projects – Inspection, Material Sampling, and Testing.
• Supervises placement of asphalt and other surface materials on roadway.
• Supervises sediment and erosion control inspections on construction projects.
• Supervises embankment materials/stone bases/ storm drain.
• Supervises concrete curb and gutter/sidewalks/storm drain/other concrete structures.
• Inspects Traffic Control devices for compliance, deficiencies, damage, or possible sight obstructions using state/federal guidelines.
• Inspects miscellaneous roadway items.
• Conducts Traffic Control and Erosion Control inspections.
• Performs required sampling and testing of materials.
• Inspects installation of drive piles/drilled piles/drilled shaft foundations.
• Supervises and assists with surveying, checking, and verifying offsets and grades associated with all phases of construction.
• Supervises and assists with EEO/wage regulation interviews.
• Responsible for a portion of project correspondence with the Department and contractor personnel.
• Maintains project records and performs project close-out duties.
• Verifies and approves all Daily Work Reports, enters Certification and Sample Logs, assists in the creation of daily/monthly construction reports, and performs Contractor Estimates on assigned projects.
• Maintains records in accordance with Department and office policies.
• Completes Final Material Certifications and Final Contractor Quantity Concurrence to achieve project closure in a timely manner.
• Assists in coordinating utilities on construction projects.
• Performs preliminary inspections to determine any possible conflicts with utility locations.
• Communicates with utility company representatives to aid in resolving any disputes.
• Assists with phones, customer services and other various office related duties as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Physical demands involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Position may require occasional travel.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
• Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.