Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer or a Branch Chief of Maintenance Engineering, the Transportation Engineer (Civil) performs transportation engineering-related duties to include, but not limited to: investigation, initiation and development of maintenance projects to expedite repairs of damaged and aging facilities; collaboration with the ME team in several facets of their needs. Prepares plan sheets in CADD - Computer Aid Design & Drafting, including project cost estimates and specifications. The incumbent will assist the program advisor with both the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) and Highway Maintenance (HM-5) projects, and in managing the Facility Condition Index (FCI) information and projects for Transportation Related Facilities (TRF). Works as inspector during construction phase of ME generated projects. Supervision is general in nature, but of sufficient depth to assure satisfactory performance of assigned duties. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to respond to emergency situations and calls.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the Transportation Engineer (Civil).
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Desirable Qualifications
The incumbent must have demonstrated knowledge of the Department's construction administration process, policies and procedures; technical knowledge of all phases of design and construction, of materials and methods used, the ability to interpret plans, specifications, and estimates, and other Department resource materials; ability to design using the latest Standard Plans and Specifications; ability to inspect construction work and determine whether it meets contract requirements. Incumbent must be able to speak and write effectively, evaluate situations accurately, take effective action, and deal tactfully on sensitive and controversial matters, negotiate and communicate effectively with Contractors, Internal and External stakeholders; ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence; ability to develop and choose from alternative courses of direction; ability to travel to and work at construction sites throughout the district and during all shifts; ability to see and maintain alertness to the environment day and night is critical. Incumbent is responsible for working cooperatively with team members and supervisors to identify innovations that will increase productivity reduce cost and maintain or improve quality.
