ROW & Utility Engineering Supervisor
Texas Department of Transportation
Houston, TX 77007
$120,000 - $142,000 a year
Description
The Houston District is hiring an Engineering Supervisor to oversee ROW and Utility work for the District's project portfolio. This position will be responsible for overseeing the ROW and Utility offices, managing the District's ROW budget, overseeing utility agreement processing, ensuring timely ROW acquisition and utility relocations to support project lettings, overseeing the District's use of utility engineering contracts, and being a resource for overall utility engineering support. This position will report directly to the Director of Transportation Planning & Development to support overall project development. Candidates for this position should be able to work independently to meet overall District goals, be organized, be able to identify and resolve issues, and be able to communicate with in-house employees and external partners.
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)
Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and/or contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
Advises staff engineers.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
- Coordinates with district design on schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
- Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.
- Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
- Develops and monitors budget.
- Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy; reviews utility billing documents.
- Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
- 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 other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
- 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (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
- Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- 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.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of:
Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Considerable knowledge of:
Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation
Budgeting methods and procedures
The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
Proficient skill in:
Supervising technical staff
- Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
- Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
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Ability to:
- Communicate effectively
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Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Sitting - prolonged periods of time
Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information