Transportation Engineer IPerforms transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Transportation Engineer IIPerforms complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Transportation Engineer I and II:Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.Reviews and revises schematics, PSE, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional Responsibilities include the above and the following for Transportation Engineer II:Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.