Area Engineer

Work involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing: construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings, Design Section operations in the area office; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right‑of‑way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.

• Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs.
• Approves project candidate submission for program calls.
• Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory
  oversight, safety and preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area.
• Oversees, coordinates and monitors contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of
  estimates; resolves differences, disputes and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures.
• Oversees, plans and executes emergency procedures, preparedness and response for a geographic area; as required responds
  to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/conditions.
• Provides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiations.
• Represents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks
  at public functions and participates in other civic endeavors.
• Reviews, recommends and approves change orders.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

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

• 5 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
• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

• 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.

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and
  information technology related systems
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Human resources management policies and practices
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans;
  monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical
  employees
• Analyzing business, technical and managerial problems and developing, recommending and implementing effective solutions
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and…