E281 Roadway Illumination Engineer – Traffic Safety Division

Roadway Illumination Engineer IISalary Grade B25 $69,572 - $114,099Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation and traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with government officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Roadway Illumination Engineer IIISalary Grade B26 $76,530 - $129,430Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation and traffic operations and maintenance. 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.Roadway Illumination Engineer IVSalary Grade B27 $84,182 - $142,374Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation and traffic operations or maintenance. 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:Roadway Illumination Engineer II· Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts, with a focus on roadway lighting and electrical systems.· Performs research, specifies, reviews, and approves electrical and lighting materials for use on highway projects· Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.· Drives or travels to project and work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and to provide technical support.· Provides technical support to Districts, Divisions, consultants, and contractors regarding policies, procedures, specifications, and standards for roadway lighting and electrical systems.· Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.· Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.· Oversees contracts for inspection, inventory, and database maintenance for roadway lighting and other traffic structures.· Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications Estimates (PSE) submission, special specifications, or special provisions.· Reviews and revises schematics, PSE, and project designs for roadway lighting and electrical systems· Reviews traffic engineering studies and warrants for roadway lighting.· Writes reports and specifications.· Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Roadway Illumination Engineer III· Performs all the above and:· Develops, maintains, and oversees classes, online courses, videos, materials, certifications, and contracts to train TxDOT personnel and contractors in specifications and procedures related to roadway lighting, electrical systems, and electrical safety.Roadway Illumination Engineer IV· Performs all the above and:· May serve as team lead and provide oversight to engineering staff.· Develops traffic engineering policies, procedures, manuals, and standards related to roadway lighting and electrical systems.· Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, lighting, electrical systems, traffic management systems, or other traffic related items.