Performs 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.The Transportation Engineer I follows standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.The Transportation Engineer II performs work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.The Transportation Engineer III establishes 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 I:Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.Assists in evaluating pavement products and pavement condition data.Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications Estimates (PSE) submission, special specifications or special provisions.Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditionPerforms other duties as assignedTransportation Engineer II all the above and:Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for lettingTransportation Engineer III all the above and:Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditions.Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.Reviews, coordinates and monitors routine and emergency maintenance contracts; performs/oversees maintenance specifications writing/review, plans and proposal review, and preparation of estimates for letting.Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.