Position Information

"Do you like to do Engineering design, construction, bridge & project management work? Do you want to be part of designing some of the best roadways in the United States? Does designing and constructing safer roadways for your friends and family appeal to you? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in designing, managing, and constructing roadways?

TXDOT Pharr District is looking for a Transport Engineer III and IV to work in one of our locations in Pharr, TX. You will be performing advance transportation engineering work that will make an impact to your community. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide who want to help move Texas forward. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Sections:

Design Support (Pharr, Tx)

Pharr Area Office (Pharr, Tx)

Advanced Project Delivery (Pharr, Tx)

Central Design (Pharr, Tx)

Salary Range:

Transportation Engineer III (B24): $8,500.00 - $8,463.00 /Monthly ($102,000.00 - $123,267.00 /Annually)

Transportation Engineer IV (B25): $9,000.00 - $11,299.50 /Monthly ($108,000.00 - $135,594.00 /Annually)

*The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

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:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

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 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.

Transportation Engineer IV

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 and 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III

• Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report form.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.
• Monitors State and Local Government consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Negotiates and oversees negotiations of fees, explains scope of work and monitors State and Local Government consultant design contracts.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by State and Local Government consulting engineers.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

• Formulates, develops and/or monitors budgets and financial information.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Monitors State and Local Government consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Negotiates and/or oversees the negotiation and development of fees, explains scope of work and monitors State and Local Government consultant design contracts.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and/or international levels.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by State and Local Government consulting engineers.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Transportation Engineer III and IV: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*

*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 III and IV

• Transportation funding programs
• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer III and IV

• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures Competencies

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.