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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E284 Transportation Engineer V - North Travis Area Office (Austin District) in Austin, Texas
This position 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, maintenance and research. 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 V:Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.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 prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications Estimates (PSE) submission, special specifications or special provisions.Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
