Transportation Engineer I or II - Longview Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation

$65K — $114K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science accepted by Texas PELS.
  • 4-5 years of relevant engineering experience based on level applied for.
  • Valid driver's license for state vehicle operation.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer required, or must obtain a Texas license within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience can be substituted with related graduate education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in overseeing construction contracts and monitoring project progress.
  • Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings to engage stakeholders.
  • Travels to project sites for engineering reviews and technical support.
  • Resolves conflicts between contractors and inspectors to ensure project continuity.
  • Reviews and evaluates engineering documentation including shop drawings and change orders.
  • Presents and represents TxDOT at official meetings and forums.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive retirement plans.
  • Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
  • Generous paid leave policy including holidays.
  • 100% health premiums covered for full-time employees.
  • On-the-job training opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance for continuous learning.
  • Holistic wellness program with leave incentives.
  • Career development and advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Information

TxDOT's Tyler District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II to support the Longview Area Office with all operations related to maintenance and construction.

Work Location: 4549A West Loop 281, Longview, Texas 75604

Salary Range:

Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $65,104 - $106,634

Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $69,572 - $114,099

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position offered based on business needs and the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors

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


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:

- Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

- Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.

- Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

- Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.

- Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II - all of the above and:

- Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

- Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

- Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.

- 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

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:

- Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

- Construction engineering policies and procedures

- Construction phasing and sequencing

- Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations

- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements

- Performing basic design and drafting

- Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

- Construction engineering policies and procedures

- Construction phasing and sequencing

- Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations

- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements

- Performing basic design and drafting

- Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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