Area Engineer
Position Information:
TxDOT's Abilene District is looking for an Area Engineer for the Snyder Area Office. This position oversees all operations in the Area Office, as well as the 5 Maintenance Offices within this 5-county area. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!
Position Description:
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.
Essential Duties:
- Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Mandatory: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Experience:
- 5 YEARS Transportation engineering (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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 one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- TX 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.
Salary Range: $106,712 - $180,475 per year
Job Order #16426222