Area Engineer - Kerrville

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.
• Monitors signing, pavement marking and striping to ensure compliance with standards.
• 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 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 all plans prepared by the area office before transmitting to district headquarters; provides technical expertise.
• Reviews, recommends and approves change orders.
• Serves as an expert witness and participates in depositions as coordinated by the Highway Division of the Office of the Attorney General and the Department's General Counsel.
• Serves on departmental, state and national research committees.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• 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
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Human resources management policies and practices
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract…