Position Information

TxDOT's Bridge Division is looking for a Project Development Project Manager. This engineer will be part of a team of project managers who manage the Bridge Rehabilitation and Bridge Replacement Funding Program. This position utilizes bridge condition data and works with District and Division personnel to identify candidate bridge projects for replacement, major rehabilitation, or preventative maintenance. Once projects are selected, work with districts, consultants, and in-house design staff to develop bridge projects to improve bridge conditions. Texas' inventory of over 57,000 bridges is 28,000 more than any other state and, more than the combined inventories of 17 states. For more information, visit our page on the Texas Bridge Program.

• E280 Transportation Engineer I - $65,104-$98,500
• E281 Transportation Engineer II - $69,572-$106,000

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.

Position Description

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I

• Analyzes and reports on routine program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II - Performs all of the above plus

• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer I

4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (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

Transportation Engineer II

5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (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

Licenses and Certifications:

• 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:

Transportation Engineer I

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Administering applicable programs
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer II - All of the above plus

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I and II

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

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)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.