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Texas Department of Transportation · 3 hours ago

Bridge Asset Management Engineer - Bridge Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $96K/yr

4+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join their Bridge Division. The role involves performing transportation engineering work and data analysis utilizing bridge asset management software, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries

Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

Performs data collection, evaluation, analyses, studies, investigations, forecasts and/or plan development associated with facility issues

Performs engineering analysis of statewide Bridge conditions and develops reports on Bridge conditions

Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges

Represents the district/division at various meetings

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters

Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility

Develops standards in conjunction with TxDOT divisions and districts and the Federal Highway Administration and ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards

Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development

Trains engineering staff

Qualification

AASHTOWare BrMStatistical analysisBridge inspection methodsData visualizationData quality controlBridge lifecycle cost analysisEngineering principlesProgramming languagesCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS

4 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

5 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

6 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

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

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

Considerable knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures

Considerable knowledge of applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

Considerable knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics

Considerable knowledge of bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures

Proficient skill in applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

Proficient skill in analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Proficient skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Some skill in the use of applicable programming languages

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals