Structural Materials Field Construction Engineer III, IV, or V- MTD

TxDOT Materials and Tests Division's Structural Materials (STR) Section is looking for a FIeld Construction Engineer III, IV, or V, at our Stassney Campus who has excellent problem-solving skills and will enjoy working with a group of talented professionals to ensure quality on Texas roadways. The candidate selected will work alongside an experienced team of professionals to provide direct engineering support to STR's field inspection personnel located throughout Texas who perform in-plant Quality Assurance (QA) structural product inspection, material and product testing, and manufacturing process oversight for the construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non-bridge steel structures, and other structural components. The work entails supporting TxDOT's 25 districts by ensuring the quality of structural materials furnished to construction and maintenance projects statewide comply with specifications. The candidate selected will also have the opportunity to develop STR's quality assurance programs and TxDOT specifications, and represent STR at industry meetings, technical conferences, etc. TxDOT has over 13,000 employees statewide, and we have a great team of professionals willing to share their knowledge with you.

TxDOT Materials and Tests Division's Structural Materials (STR) Section is looking for a FIeld Construction Engineer III, IV, or V, at our Stassney Campus who has excellent problem-solving skills and will enjoy working with a group of talented professionals to ensure quality on Texas roadways. The candidate selected will work alongside an experienced team of professionals to provide direct engineering support to STR's field inspection personnel located throughout Texas who perform in-plant Quality Assurance (QA) structural product inspection, material and product testing, and manufacturing process oversight for the construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non-bridge steel structures, and other structural components. The work entails supporting TxDOT's 25 districts by ensuring the quality of structural materials furnished to construction and maintenance projects statewide comply with specifications. The candidate selected will also have the opportunity to develop STR's quality assurance programs and TxDOT specifications, and represent STR at industry meetings, technical conferences, etc. TxDOT has over 13,000 employees statewide, and we have a great team of professionals willing to share their knowledge with you.

Stassney Hq - Main (SHQMAIN)
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin, 78744

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)

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)

Transportation Engineer III

Performs advanced and complex engineering work in the area of construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non bridge steel structures, and other structural components. 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Engineer IV

Performs highly advanced and complex engineering work in the area of construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non-bridge steel structures, and other structural components. 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.

Transportation Engineer V

Performs highly advanced and complex engineering work in the area of construction of prestressed concrete and structural steel bridge members, non-bridge steel structures, and other structural components. 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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III

• Assists district and division personnel on material and/or fabrication requirements and advises of appropriate material and/or fabrication application and acceptability.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Monitors contractor's compliance with plans and specifications.
• Represents the district/division at various meetings.
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
• Develops training courses and/or materials.
• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

All of the above and the following:

• Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
• Formulates, develops and/or monitors budgets and financial information.
• 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.