Transportation Engineer IV

Job Description - Transportation Engineer IV (2602182) Job Description Position Information Are you a Design Engineer that enjoys project management and has broad roadway engineering knowledge and some construction exposure? Are you a fast learner with a positive outlook? Do you want an opportunity for your work to impact the community? If this sounds like you. Come learn and grow with TxDOT! TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Schematic Design Project Manager based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training and tools will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority. Work Location : 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76133 Salary / Grade: B27, $84,182 - $142,374 A Day in the Life of an Engineering Project Manager (TPM I) Coordinate and provide design direction on multiple schematic roadway projects Conduct reviews on deliverables received from consultants Coordinate with government officials and other stakeholders Monitor project scope, schedule and budget Negotiate and review consultant contracts for execution Other duties as assigned Minimum Salary 84,182.00 Maximum Salary 142,374.00 Anticipated Starting Salary $9513.77 Pay Basis Yearly FLSA Status Exempt Work Locations Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133 Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift Day Job Shift Details 40 Location Flexibility Onsite Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team Coordinates and/or monitors consultant contracts related projects. Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance. Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and policy issues. Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work. Makes presentations and represents TxDOT Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings Testifies at condemnation hearings and trials. Minimum Qualifications: 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 experience (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 Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Mandatory: TX Lic Prof Engr Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate 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. Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool Contract development and oversight Transportation funding programs Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities Coordinating and directing multiple projects Speaking to present images and ideas in #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of Transportation