Assistant Area Engineer

Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. 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.

• Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities.
• Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings.
• Performs research and planning on future projects.
• Resolves public complaints.
• Reviews plans prepared by area office personnel; checks designs, specifications and estimates.
• Reviews utility permits.
• Works with governmental officials on behalf of the Area Engineer.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

4 years transportation engineering. (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 Qualifications

• 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.

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Expert skill in:
  • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient skill in:
  • Supervising technical staff
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
  • Communicating technical information effectively
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

• 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.
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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, (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.