Associate Transportation Engineer - QA / QC
Job description
Definition
Under direction, the Associate Transportation Engineer supervises and performs responsible professional, field and office engineering work in connection with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transportation systems and projects; and to participate in a variety of services and special studies requiring the application of professional knowledge and skills.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the journey-level class in the professional transportation engineer series. Associate Transportation Engineers typically perform more difficult or complex engineering work, using independent judgment, and typically serve as the project lead, providing lead supervision to lower level professional and technical staff on a project basis.
The Associate Transportation Engineer is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Transportation Engineer in that the latter class has full supervisory responsibility over staff and consultants of a major unit or program.
Classification Bargaining Unit: TAEA
- Performs professional engineering activities related to planning, design, construction maintenance and operation of transportation facilities including fixed guideways, transit, highway, bicycle, airport and other facilities;
- Reviews technical reports on transportation systems design submittals, reviews design submittals from contractors for contract compliance and recommends changes to existing planning and design criteria;
- Reviews documents prepared by subordinates, consultants, and other parties;
- Determines route alignments;
- Makes analyses to determine best design;
- Develops routes and schedules for transit system facilities;
- Supervises the design and construction of transportation system facilities;
- Directs other engineering personnel in preparing final plans and maps;
- Supervises the preparation of detailed drawing and specifications;
- Writes reports and makes estimates of a specialized nature in connection with various transportation projects;
- Makes preliminary designs and estimates for determining budgetary needs for construction and maintenance activities;
- Performs related work as required.
When assigned as a project manager, subject to general review:
- Responsible for technical details of an entire project, such as planning, design, and contract documents, typically involving project coordination and administration;
- Resolves technical problems concerning the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Employment Standards
Development of the required skills, knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in engineering, plus four years of increasingly responsible experience in the performance of professional engineering work in design, estimating, construction, and contract administration, with a strong emphasis in design and construction of transportation systems and projects.
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California in a field related to transportation engineering at the time of appointment.
- Methods, materials and equipment used in the design, construction and operation of transportation facilities;
- Principles and practices of engineering used in transportation systems and facilities;
- Principles and practices of scheduling and coordinating engineering work and project control;
- Applicable local, State, and Federal codes and regulations governing transit-related design and construction;
- Knowledge of C.P.U.C., NEMA, NEC, AREMA and similar codes governing transit systems design and construction;
- Engineering theory and practical application of operating transit systems;
- Specifications writing and estimating for rail systems projects;
- Principles and practices of contract administration and construction management, construction inspection, and materials testing;
- Planning and budgeting for transportation development projects;
- Economics of transportation facility design;
- Software tools common to the field of engineering;
- Safety practices in the construction industry.
Ability to:
- Inspect plans for the methods of construction;
- Design or review the design of transportation systems and facilities;
- Design, check, sign, and stamp drawing and specification;
- Assist in inspections to achieve compliance with contracts, construction plans, and specifications;
- Prepare cost estimates for projects;
- Review and prepare clear and concise correspondence, reports, specifications, and other documents;
- Effectively represent VTA at technical meetings, and before local citizens in public meetings and hearing;
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Take initiative, reason logically, and be creative in developing and introducing new ideas;
- Define problem areas and evaluate, recommend, and implement alternative solutions to issues and problems;
- Establish cooperative relations with staff, contractors, community organizations, representatives of Federal, State, regional, and city agencies, and the general public.
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