• Job Description

  Req#: 18766
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  The Wichita Falls District is looking for a Transportation Engineer III or IV in our Wichita Falls Bridge Office. This position 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. If you can see yourself in this position, and you would like to serve the great State of Texas, then apply today and help us to keep improving Texas roadways for the traveling public!

  
  Wichita Falls District Hdq (03DISTHQ)
  1601 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY
  Wichita Falls, 76302
  
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  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)

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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 maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

  Essential Duties:

  Transportation Engineer III and IV

  • Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
  • 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.
  • Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
  • Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
  • May serve as a lead worker.
  • Performs inspections, structural evaluations and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure.
  • Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
  • Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges.
  • Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
  • Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
  • Schedules, assigns and oversees bridge inspection activities.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  Additional Duties for Transportation Engineer IV include:

  • Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
  • Maintains a critical bridge list and coordinates with the Bridge Division, area engineers and other district staff on critical findings involving state maintained bridges to have them posted, repaired and/or closed to the traveling public.
  • 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.
  • Recommends prioritization of bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  Education: 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 (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

  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 for Transportation Engineer III and IV:

  • Developing and implementing programs.
  • Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles.
  • Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.
  • Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures.
  • Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies.
  • Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
  • Planning methods, techniques and strategies.
  • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
  • Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
  • Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area.
  • 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.
  • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
  • Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
  • 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.
  • Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
  • Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
    

  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.

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  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
  

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  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.

  Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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