Position Information

TxDOT's Bridge Division is looking for a Bridge Preservation Engineer! This engineer will support and lead statewide bridge preservation initiatives including; developing bridge preservation plans and strategies; leading TxDOT's bridge instrumentation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) efforts; perform condition and damage surveys on existing bridges; and manage consultants performing detailed NDE, bridge condition assessments, and coatings inspection services. This engineer will report to the Construction and Maintenance Branch within Bridge Division. The work location will be at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744.

Texas' inventory of over 55,000 bridges is nearly 26,000 more than any other state and more than the combined inventories of 17 states. For more information on the Texas Bridge Program, go to https://www.txdot.gov/government/reports/texas-bridges.html.

Transportation Engineer II: B25 $69,572 - $103,000 yearly

Transportation Engineer III: B26 $76,530 - $113,300 yearly

Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $84,182 - $124,600 yearly

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, IV

Performs highly advanced and complex bridge and structural engineering work in the functional area of bridge preservation. Organizes, plans, and performs work in support of statewide bridge preservation including developing preservation plans/strategies for major/signature bridges, advancing TxDOT's bridge instrumentation and NDE capability;

participate, lead and represent TxDOT on initiatives related to bridge preservation. Manage consultants performing bridge assessments and condition surveys, and coatings inspection services. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with government officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Bridge Preservation Engineer II

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs inspections, structural evaluations, and analyses of bridges and related structures
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges.
• Travels statewide as required to perform essential duties.
• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge preservation
• Analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Performs moderately complex structural analysis of bridge designs
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bridge Preservation Engineer III - All of the above plus

• Serves as a technical advisor on research projects
• Performs inspections, structural evaluations, rating, and analyses of bridges and related structures that have low appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.
• Develops and oversees consultant contracts.
• Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates. contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements.
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Coordinates with districts to lead bridge preservation initiatives.

Bridge Preservation Engineer IV - All of the above plus

• Manages statewide bridge preservation initiatives.

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 fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)

Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) (Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
• Mandatory: 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 employmen

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Bridge design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.
• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Computerized structural analysis techniques
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Non-destructive evaluation methodologies
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

Expert Skill in:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.

Proficient Skill in:

• Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep group focused.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Coordinating and directing multiple projects

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• 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; work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts; using measurement devices and/or assembly of fabrication parts.