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JLM FSQA Technician Jobs in Warren, MI at LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance Engineer II, III, or IV – Bridge Division – (2501307)
Position Information
TxDOT’s Bridge Division is looking for a Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance Engineer based in Austin, TX. This Engineer will help TxDOT ensure the safety of the traveling public, preserve our large financial investment in Texas bridges, meet and exceed the Federal Highway Administration’s requirements for states’ Bridge Inspection Programs, and help guide the overall direction of the TxDOT inspection program.
This position is based at our state-of-the-art headquarters in South Austin. Check out our facility and amenities at the Stassney Campus Preview.
Texas’ inventory of roughly 57,000 bridges is more than twice that of any other state and approximately the same as the combined inventories of 21 US territories and other states. For more information on Texas bridges, visit our page on the Texas Bridge Program.
If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide, and you have the technical and leadership skills to help lead the largest bridge program in the country, let’s talk!
Transportation Engineer II: B25 $80,000 – $102,000 yearly
Transportation Engineer III: B26 $85,000 – $ 112,000 yearly
Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $95,000 – $118,000 yearly
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 80,000.00 Maximum Salary: 118,000.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq – Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours per week M – F
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Transportation Engineer II – III
This engineer will: 1) perform advanced and complex transportation engineering work at Bridge Division in support of the State’s bridge inspection activities to ensure compliance with federal regulation and with TxDOT policy; 2) perform quality assurance in accordance with the TxDOT Bridge Inspection Manual; and 3) support the statewide bridge inspection program. 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.
Transportation Engineer IV
This engineer will: 1) perform highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work at Bridge Division in support of the State’s bridge inspection activities to ensure compliance with federal regulation and with TxDOT policy; 2) perform quality assurance in accordance with the TxDOT Bridge Inspection Manual; and 3) support the statewide bridge inspection program. 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.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer II – III
Analyzes, performs, and checks bridge load ratings in accordance with TxDOT practice.
Ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and technical and policy issues. Researches and responds to technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection.
Maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters.
Schedules, assigns, and oversees bridge inspection activities.
Performs final review, prepares, evaluates, and negotiates contracts with consultants for routine, non-redundant steel tension member, underwater, and other types of bridge inspections.
Develops standard procedures in conjunction with TxDOT divisions and districts and the Federal Highway Administration.
May serve as a lead worker.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer IV
Analyzes, performs, and checks bridge load ratings in accordance with TxDOT practice.
Ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and policy issues. Researches and responds to technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection.
Maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters.
Schedules, assigns, and oversees bridge inspection activities.
Performs final review, prepares, evaluates, and negotiates contracts with consultants for routine, non-redundant steel tension member, underwater, and other types of bridge inspections.
Develops standard procedures in conjunction with TxDOT divisions and districts and the Federal Highway Administration.
May serve as a lead worker.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.
Develops informal training for others involved in bridge inspection.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
Transportation Engineer II
5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Engineer III
6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Engineer IV
7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Mandatory: TX Licensed Professional Engineer*
Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV:
Extensive knowledge of
Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices, and methods and the application of engineering theory
Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures
Computerized structural analysis techniques
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations
Contract development and oversight
Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Bridge inspection methods and procedures
The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Please note that the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: May 8, 2025, 1:18:37 PM Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineer III, IV, V State Job Code/s: 2154. 2155, 2156
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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Title: JLM FSQA Technician
Company: LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
Location: Warren, MI
