Design Manager III - IV
Texas Department of Transportation - Garland, Texas, us, 75049![Texas Department of Transportation](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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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.
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/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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer III - IV:
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.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.Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.Coordinates with local officials on critical findings involving structures which are not under state jurisdictions to have them posted, repaired or closed to the traveling public.Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Engineer III - IV Include:
Performs, reviews and monitors detailed investigations, data collection, analyses and coordination of bridge related research and recommends cost effective project level design for new, rehabilitated and reconstructed bridges.Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Engineer III:
Education : Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience : 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications :
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Licensed Prof Engineer*If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.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.Transportation Engineer IV:
Education: Mandatory: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Experience: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
License and Certification:
029: Mandatory: TX Lic Prof Engr404: Mandatory: Safety Impact CertificateCompetencies:
Transportation Engineer III - IV:
Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development.Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles.Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.Construction engineering policies and procedures.Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations.Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation.Pavement design and management processes and procedures.Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements.Asbestos management procedures.Risk analysis procedures and methods.Additional Competencies for Transportation Engineer IV include:
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction.Transportation funding programs.Government funding programs, methods and procedures.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for:
Transportation Engineer III - IV:
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.Standing-prolonged periods of time.Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication.Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.Conditions of Employment:
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.Additional Conditions of Employment for Transportation Engineer III - IV Include:
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.Required to work weekends and holidays.Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.Position Information
Are you an Engineer that has both Design and Construction experience? Are you a leader that is looking for an opportunity to lead and support a team? If this sounds like you, come learn and grow with TxDOT!
TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Design Manager based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.
Work Location:
TxDOT Fort Worth District Headquarters.
Physical Work Location:
2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth, 76133
This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer III - IV, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.
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 TurnoverRetirement PensionAlternative Work SchedulesPaid Leave/HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employeesOn the Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramComprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave IncentivesCareer Development Programs/Opportunities for advancementTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Job
Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Jan 23, 2024, 9:43:10 AM
State Job Title/s
Engineer IV/Engineer V
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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.
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.#J-18808-Ljbffr