JOB SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, serves as a professional engineer performing engineering assignments. Provides engineering assistance developing project plans, designs, or traffic engineering studies and other related documents, field experience with traffic signals and ITS hardware, cost estimates and other engineering technical reports for transportation projects. Provides training, support and knowledge sharing to other engineers.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:  This position will serve within the Engineering Software Standards Group, which is responsible for statewide support of CADD standards, all associated engineering software, hardware, and plotting.

Specific responsibilities may include: 

·         Serving as technology resource for the office and the Engineering Division as well as serving on committees and providing technical expertise.

·         Assisting in developing, initiating and managing numerous engineering software projects including developing and maintaining project schedules.

·         Ensuring all GDOT design policies, guidelines and standards are available for access through the web internally and externally.

·         Maintaining knowledge of current technology trends and assisting in the review and evaluation of new technology for the Engineering Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include the Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering and technology.

·         Note:  Professional Engineering (PE) License required. 

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

·         Three (3) or more years of related experience in highway/transportation engineering.

·         Demonstrated experience using CADD and other design software.

·         Advanced level knowledge of project design.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of engineering standards and guidelines.

·         Possesses a knowledge of the Department’s programs and plan development processes.

·         Demonstrated experience analyzing and formulating solutions to complex design problems and recommending the best solution.

·         Demonstrated ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines in a manner that achieves project objectives and schedules.   

·         Demonstrated experience preparing clear, organized, and technically sound written reports. 

·         Demonstrated experience implementing Quality Controls and performing Quality Assurance checks for engineering reports and plans.

·         Possesses strong oral communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to groups and individuals.

·         Displays a high level of professional conduct, responsible leadership, and embodies a high standard of integrity and ethical conduct.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Five (5) or more years of related experience in highway/transportation engineering.

·         Advanced level experience using or supporting CADD and other engineering software.

·         Advanced level knowledge of engineering standards and guidelines.

·         Demonstrated experience working independently of direct supervision to complete design work and other assignments.

·         Possesses ability to identify and solve problems and opportunities for innovative solutions that manage and improve design team effectiveness.

·         Demonstrated ability to train engineers, project managers and other disciplines for implementation of new design practices.

·         Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience motivating and guides others toward accomplishing project goals.

·         Negotiates effectively with internal and external clients, including consultants, to reach a mutually acceptable solution or contract which is responsive to the interests of the Department.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUCEMENT.

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED INTERNAL CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER