Transportation Engineer I, II or III; Pharr District (District Construction)

Transportation Engineer I Performs 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 this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Transportation Engineer II Performs 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 this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Transportation Engineer 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 this 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 The essential duties for Transportation Engineer I include: Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers. Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support. Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials. Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors. Responsible for the review of construction related to operations. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. The essential duties for Transportation Engineer II include: Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions. Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support. Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors. Responsible for the review of construction related to operations. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. The Essential Duties for Transportation Engineer III include: Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters. Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions. Develops and/or reviews engineering related…

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