This is the journey level and second class in the series for positions that are responsible for applying scholastic theory and practical engineering experience to engineering projects; for developing, coordinating, and monitoring a unified ground transportation planning process; or for scheduling the pre-construction process. Positions in this class are responsible for planning, developing and conducting the activities of large engineering or maintenance projects or a number of small projects with many complex features; or for establishing techniques and procedures used in the collection and analysis of data. Work requires the application of advanced engineering techniques and/or the application of advanced regional, urban and transportation planning theories and techniques. This class is distinguished from Transportation Engineering Programs Supervisor by the lack of total responsibility and authority for the project developed, or program area administered. This class is distinguished from Transportation Engineer by the responsibility for the completion of an entire project at a more complex level.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty. Positions in this class make independent technical decisions on details of work assignments covered by established precedents. Plans, schedules, coordinates and conducts detailed phases of the work in a large engineering or maintenance project or a number of small projects. Work activities, while often routine, typically involve a variety of complex features. Provides technical review, advice and guidance to subordinates, other project leaders or agency staff members. Reviews completed roadway and bridge design plans; reviews plans for engineering integrity, accuracy and completeness; and interprets and analyzes contracts, specifications, plans, consultant proposals and project files; or coordinates long-term

planning programs with Federal, Urban and Metropolitan planning boards and organizations as well as other agency staff; develops and coordinates the programming and the subsequent scheduling of the Agency’s construction and maintenance projects. Monitors and reviews studies being conducted by consultants, local and regional planning groups. Assists in the design of studies and surveys to include systems capacity, levels of utilization, and operational criteria; the development of planning methodology; the identification of sources of information; and the compilation and analysis of data. Assists in the review and evaluation of new grant applications to ensure their compliance with program/project objectives. Apportions allocations in accordance with the provisions of applicable statutes and regulations available for statewide system improvement program. Utilizing computer-generated models prepares forecasts and develops alternative proposals for use in the planning process. Assists in the administration of federal and state financial assistance programs for ground transportation system planning, management and improvements.

Supervision Given: Positions in this class may be supervisory or non-supervisory. Supervisory positions provide general supervision to engineers, technical, or other subordinate staff.

Supervision Received: Receives direction and technical guidance from a Transportation Engineering Programs Supervisor or other agency administrator.

Scope: Positions assigned to this class perform work in a narrow engineering specialty area or in a segment of a more complex engineering program. Recommendations resulting from planning assignments typically affect multiple local governments and their transportation plans and programs, and involve statewide consideration. Decisions made by positions that supervise affect the ability of subordinates to effectively perform their jobs.

Impact of Actions: Poor or inaccurate engineering decisions may have an adverse impact on the well-being and safety of the traveling public. Additional costs, the undesirable allocation of resources, and the commitment to an unachievable pre-construction schedule could result because of the inaccurate use of information or poor judgment. Missed deadlines also result in additional costs to the public. In planning divisions, decisions made represent the Commonwealth's transportation planning goals and objectives.

Personal Contacts: Frequent verbal and written contacts inside and outside of the agency are made with the general public, businesses, state, federal and government planners, local officials and citizen groups. Contacts are of a more routine and well-defined nature.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the following as related to the applicable program area: engineering and/or planning principles, practices and procedures; applicable agency, local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures; the various transportation modes and their interrelationships. Working knowledge of personnel management policies and procedures.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to apply engineering and/or planning principles and practices to a variety of complex engineering projects, planning projects, and/or design problems; plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments within scheduled time frames; establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals both inside and outside of the agency; interpret and apply a variety of agency, state, federal policies, rules and regulations; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from a college or university with a degree in civil engineering, transportation planning engineering, or a related area.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the application of complex engineering principles and practices, urban or regional planning principles, transportation planning principles, or related areas.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was previously titled Highway Engineer B, or Transportation Planning Engineer B, and was redefined as a result of the 1987 Engineering Study.