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TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Transportation Engineer IV or V based in Fort Worth, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Work Location: TxDOT Fort Worth District Office
Physical Location: S Tarrant County Area Office; 2540 Edgecliff Rd, Ft.Worth, TX 76133
Salary Plan/Grade: B 25/ B 26
Shift: First Shift
Overnight travel: Up to 5%
Military Occup Specialty Code
Transportation Engineer IV:
State Classification Code: 2155
State Classification Title: Engineer IV
Occupational Category: Engineering and Design
Transportation Engineer V:
State Classification Code: 2156
State Classification Title: Engineer V
Occupational Category: Engineering and Design
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
General Description
Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Duties
The essential duties for Transportation Engineer IV and V include:
Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
Trains engineering staff.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Transportation Engineer V:
Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.
Oversees and develops plans for complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
Competencies
The essential duties for Transportation Engineer IV and V include:
Communicate effectively
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
Program/project planning, development and management methodologies
Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Additional duties for Transportation Engineer V:
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
Education
These jobs require the following:
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline
Work Experience
Transportation Engineer IV:
7 years in engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
No supervisory experience required.
Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Transportation Engineer V:
8 years in engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
No supervisory experience required.
Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications
The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:
Licensed Prof Engineer
Safety Impact Certificate
Valid Regular Driver's License
Other Conditions:
Professional engineers licensed in another state, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Conditions of Employment
Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment
Additional conditions:
Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. As required, the Safety Impact certification will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. Safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Driver's record check will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Remarks
You must complete the online State of Texas application to include work experience, education and all information necessary. Your online application and additional information on your resume, if provided, will be reviewed to determine if you meet minimum requirements for the position.
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
Applicant Information
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