Position InformationTxDOT's Dallas District Roadway Design and Hydrology & Hydraulics sections located in Mesquite, TX, are currently looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to both manage and perform design work for complex and challenging projects within the district's robust project portfolio. Candidates in the in-house design role will perform transportation engineering design and project management for in-house mobility projects. Candidates in the H&H role will gain experience in consultant contract management, hydrologic & hydraulic design, the PS&E development and letting processes, TxDOT's Bridge Programs and more! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop valuable and wide-ranging experience! Work requires contact with government officials, private entities, Area Offices, various departments within the district and other offices.
Position Title
Salary Grade/Range
Transportation Engineer I
B24: $65,104.00 - $106,634.00/year
Transportation Engineer II
B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00/year
This position is for a Transportation Engineer I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Position DescriptionPerforms complex 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties - Transportation Engineer I, II:- Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work
- Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
- Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents
- Represents the district at technical meetings and public hearings
- Reviews schematics, PS&E, project designs on engineering transportation projects
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Education - Transportation Engineer I, II: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:- 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:- Communicate Effectively
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations
- Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods
- Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance
- Construction engineering policies and procedure
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- 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)
