Our work includes reviewing H&H designs and studies; collaborating with other statewide discipline offices (Divisions) and the geographic regional offices (Districts); managing technical consultants; developing and managing a large training portfolio; maintaining the TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual; identifying and leading on emerging issues (e.g., fluvial geomorphology, resilience); participating in research projects performed by Texas Universities and translating that knowledge into practical guidance and design criteria, and; implementing and participating in the transition from 2D to 3D design, digital delivery, and digital construction.
Essential Duties
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, and III
- Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
- Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
- Represents the division at various meetings.
- Drives / travels to project / work locations to make on-site engineering evaluations and to provide technical support.
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
- Acts as consultant project manager, including monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
- Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
- Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing out transportation projects.
- Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV
Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations, and transportation planning studies.Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and policy issues.Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory, and engineering aspects of transportation.Develops training courses and / or materials.Minimum Qualifications
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I
Education : Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience :
4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experienceExperience 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.TX Licensed Prof EngineerSafety Impact CertificateHydraulic (Transportation) Engineer II
Education : Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience :
5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experienceExperience 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.TX Licensed Prof EngineerSafety Impact CertificateHydraulic (Transportation) Engineer III
Education : Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience :
6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experienceExperience 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.TX Licensed Prof EngineerSafety Impact CertificateHydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV
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 experienceExperience 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.TX Licensed Prof EngineerSafety Impact CertificateProfessional 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.Competencies
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, and III
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles.Communicate effectively.Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.Maintaining a safe working relationship.Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines.Monitoring the status and progress of projects.Developing and giving presentations.Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV
All the Above and :
Coordinating and directing multiple projects.Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.Sedentary work : Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files / small tools.Finger-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with finger rather than whole hand.Conditions of Employment
Please 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.
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