The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department is seeking a part-time Project Engineer, full-time Senior Program Manager, or full-time Program Manager to provide planning and technical expertise in support of expediting surface transportation projects (e.g., roadway, tollway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian) in the region. The individual in this position will also assist with the Integrated Transportation and Storm-water Infrastructure (TSI) project, a regional effort to review floodplain regulations for counties that share watersheds. This posting is for the part-time Project Engineer position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at. To be considered for the full-time Program Manager, full-time Senior Program Manager, or any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

The individual in this position will work an average of 20 hours per week and will be eligible for partial benefits.

Due to the pandemic, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is currently permitting employees to work a hybrid schedule that consists of the equivalent of a minimum of two days per week in the NCTCOG offices in Arlington, Texas, and three days remotely from home within the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinating the appropriate identification and evaluation of alternative alignments and transportation modes
• Working with partner agencies to advance project delivery
• Working with universities, contractors, federal and State agencies on comprehensive storm-water initiatives
• Participating in public involvement activities
• Conducting and reviewing highly technical analyses
• Coordinating with appropriate transportation and resource agencies
• Preparing and reviewing correspondence, presentations, and other technical documents
• Delivering oral presentations

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with civil engineering principles and design
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Working knowledge of the federal National Environmental Policy Act process desired

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in analytical, quantitative methods is required
• At least seven years of job-related experience
• Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certificate is required

Compensation:

• Minimum of $60.29 - $72.35/hour
• FLSA: Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.