Position Information

TxDOT's Lubbock District is looking for an energetic, forward-thinking Area Engineer to lead from the Littlefield Area Office and help shape the future of transportation across the region. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a licensed professional engineer who is ready to guide a 70-person team delivering construction, maintenance, design, right-of-way, utility coordination, and project development across a five-county area. In this role, you will work directly with local governments, contractors, district staff, and the public to solve challenges, strengthen partnerships, and deliver projects that matter to the communities we serve. If you are driven by purpose, motivated by teamwork, and ready to make a visible difference every day, this is your opportunity to bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for public service to TxDOT's Littlefield Area Office.

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

Work involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing: construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings, Design Section operations in the area office; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right-of-way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.

Essential Duties:

• Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs.
• Directs and plans project development and/or provides estimates.
• Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area.
• Oversees, coordinates and monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of
  estimates; resolves differences, disputes and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures.
• Provides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiations.
• Represents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks
  at public functions and participates in other civic endeavors.
• Reviews all plans prepared by the area office before transmitting to district headquarters; provides technical expertise.
• 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:

• 5 years transportation engineering. (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
• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*

*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:

• Extensive knowledge of:
  
  • Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
  • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
  • Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Arbitration, mediation, and negotiation
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient skill in:
  • Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans;
    monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
  • Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• 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)