Position InformationThe Texas Department of Transportation's Fort Worth District is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our dedicated team in the Bridge Section. Here, you'll receive all the training, and tools with ample opportunities for growth within the agency. Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for structural design? Do you thrive in solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and managing multiple priorities? If you're self-motivated, knowledgeable in the structural design fields, and ready to make a lasting impact, TxDOT wants you in our team!
Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76133
Salary / Grade:
Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $69,572 - $114,099
This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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.
Benefits and PerksAt 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
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 DescriptionTransportation Engineer I:
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.
Transportation Engineer II:
Performs 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:
- Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
- Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines
- Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
- Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
- Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer II:
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures
- Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs
- Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.
- 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.
Transportation Engineer I:
Experience: 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:
Experience: 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:Transportation Engineer I:
- Foundation analysis programs
- Computerized structural analysis techniques
- Performing basic design and drafting
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
- Communicate effectively
Additional competencies for a Transportation Engineer II:
- Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
- Fatigue and fracture mechanics
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
