About this position
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Roadway and Drainage develops and reviews transportation-engineering policies regarding preliminary design, final design and bid through construction phases. The SME will review engineering designs, specifications, and estimates, and maintains and researches current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). The SME communicates with project stakeholders, HCTRA management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. <br><br><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong><br><em>The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and other duties as assigned. Some positions may require working before, during, or after an emergency or disaster at the department's discretion.</em><br><br><ul><li>The SME Roadway and Drainage Engineer develops processes review and set standards for design and construction of all roadway, interchanges, drainage, and storm water management systems, and includes the review of all roadway alignments, topographical profiles, cross sections, earthwork calculations and grading. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Implements new technologies into standards and specifications. </li><li>Maintains thorough knowledge of design, criteria, policies, regulations, procedures, and engineering policies relative to design and construction. Provides technical input and oversight in the development and recommendation of changes to standards, policies, and procedures related to engineering design.</li><li>Coordinates with design teams to ensure deliverables meet HCTRA’s design criteria, standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements. Coordinates all aspects of detention ponds and drainage facilities including coordination, development and execution of maintenance and transfer agreements. Trains engineering staff on policies, procedures, specifications, and guidelines. </li><li>Develops HCTRA design and construction procedures and policies; procedures to be incorporated into HCTRA’s project delivery procedures plan including detailed process mapping and clear work instruction. Develops and defines project delivery processed to be incorporated into HCTRA' Project delivery procedures plan. </li><li>Review, QA/QC, sign and seal plans and professional documents within professional expertise as needed to support client requirements.</li></ul><br><strong>Other Duties:</strong><br>This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
<strong>Education and Experience:</strong><ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited college or university</li><li>Professional Engineering License issued by the State of Texas</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in Transportation Design Engineering</li></ul><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</strong><ul><li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, SharePoint</li><li>Experience in CADD or MicroStation, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project</li><li>Must be able to work well under pressure and manage varied workloads; must have excellent organizational skills</li><li>Must be able to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required and have the ability to see the "big picture"</li><li>Must be detail oriented</li><li>Must have good verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills </li><li>Must have relevant technical and practical knowledge; awareness of health and safety regulations; understanding of engineering drawings, principles, and standards</li></ul><strong>Physical Demands:</strong><br>Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.<br><br><strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong><strong> </strong>Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.<br><br>
<strong>Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:</strong><ul><li>Full Time Position</li><li>Typical workdays Monday to Friday<em><br></em></li></ul><em>This position is considered essential personnel and is subject to being held over or working extra shifts as needed during times of emergency, declared disasters, or as needed to support critical business functions and to provide services for the benefit of the public while other governmental offices could be or are closed.</em><br><br><strong>Work Environment:</strong><ul><li>Office environment</li></ul><strong>Reporting Relations:</strong><br>Reports To Position: Assistant Director of Engineering<br>Supervises Positions: N/A
<div style="text-align: center">Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div><div style="text-align: center"><a href="https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx">https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx</a></div><div style="text-align: center">If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email:<a> ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net</a></div><br><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><strong>This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.</strong></div><br><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.</strong></div>
<strong>Education and Experience:</strong><ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited college or university</li><li>Professional Engineering License issued by the State of Texas</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in Transportation Design Engineering</li></ul><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</strong><ul><li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, SharePoint</li><li>Experience in CADD or MicroStation, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project</li><li>Must be able to work well under pressure and manage varied workloads; must have excellent organizational skills</li><li>Must be able to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required and have the ability to see the "big picture"</li><li>Must be detail oriented</li><li>Must have good verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills </li><li>Must have relevant technical and practical knowledge; awareness of health and safety regulations; understanding of engineering drawings, principles, and standards</li></ul><strong>Physical Demands:</strong><br>Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.<br><br><strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong><strong> </strong>Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.<br><br>
<strong>Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:</strong><ul><li>Full Time Position</li><li>Typical workdays Monday to Friday<em><br></em></li></ul><em>This position is considered essential personnel and is subject to being held over or working extra shifts as needed during times of emergency, declared disasters, or as needed to support critical business functions and to provide services for the benefit of the public while other governmental offices could be or are closed.</em><br><br><strong>Work Environment:</strong><ul><li>Office environment</li></ul><strong>Reporting Relations:</strong><br>Reports To Position: Assistant Director of Engineering<br>Supervises Positions: N/A
<div style="text-align: center">Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div><div style="text-align: center"><a href="https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx">https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx</a></div><div style="text-align: center">If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email:<a> ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net</a></div><br><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><strong>This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.</strong></div><br><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.</strong></div>
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$$59.39 - $$68.31
Hourly Wage