Position InformationThe TxDOT Rail Division is looking for a visionary and energetic Transportation Engineer IV based in Austin to oversee the engineering for all rail letting projects. Although the position promises to bring a variety of challenges and time commitments, the rewards in delivering needed projects to the state in an expedited manor can be seen by the traveling public. Applicants should have a wide range of experience and knowledge of the project letting development process, as well as applicable organizational coordination skills.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 wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.To learn more about TxDOT, we welcome you to watch the following video . Stassney Campus:
Benefits and PerksAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation PackageTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position DescriptionPerforms 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:•Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory, and engineering aspects of transportation.•Develops, recommends, and implements (innovation) modifications as necessary to benefit both TxDOT districts and the railroad, continually improving processes, and effectively executing agreements for letting.•Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing for complex transportation projects.•Analyzes and recommends processes to reduce the back and forth between the districts and the railroads.•Interprets standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices, and policies related to railroad engineering and contract templates.•Reviews and signs off on plans sets received by district rail coordinators.•Develops and reviews engineering related agreements, documents, correspondence, and reports.•Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.•Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects.•Assists district rail coordinators with establishing achievable schedule baselines for highly complex projects.•Oversee the rail division's TRIMS data integration into the enterprise platform.•Manages the TRIMS contract and PEPS work authorizations for assigned engineering projects.•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 for assigned PEPS projects.•Interprets laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to professional services contracting to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.•Provides engineering support for districts in project development.•Represents the section in internal TxDOT district railroad meeting and external railroad meetings.•Leads/trains/mentors professional staff in engineering and railroad related functions.•Develops TxDOT training materials or videos regarding railroads' changing requirements (twice a year).•Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.•Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.•Acts as open records request manager.•Acts as the records retention coordinator.•Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.•Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews and visits as needed.•Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Education: 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 (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 QualificationsLicenses 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.Preferred Qualifications:Professional Engineering and Railroad TrainerNotices-Maintenance,MCL-Routine Maintenance,Addendum, Supplemental Agreement, PELOACILOAC&M agreement-WideningsConstruction/Section 130RR Capital ImprovementsDesign Bid BuildsCompetencies:•Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements.•Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.•Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.•Construction engineering policies, procedures, phasing, and sequencing•Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.•Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance, and construction.•Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.•Government funding programs, methods, and procedures•Government programs and operations affecting transportation development.•Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services•Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines.•Monitoring the status and progress of projects•Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.•Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.•Maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:•Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.•Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.•Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.•Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction•Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.•Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.•Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm•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-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.•Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions•Subject to noiseConditions 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.