Transportation Design Engineer I, II, or III

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/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at the Transportation Engineer I level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Employees at the Transportation Engineer II level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Employees at the Transportation Engineer III level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Essential Duties: Transportation Engineer I May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks. Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions. Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Provides design engineering support for districts in project development. Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer II - all of the above duties and Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation. Transportation Engineer III - all of the above duties and Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report form. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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 engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license., at time of application This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof Engineer at time of application* Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, 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. Competencies: Transportation Engineer I: Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory Highway construction design applicat…

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