TxDOT is seeking a Transportation Engineer III or IV with roadway design related experience to fill an open position within the Fort Worth District's Bridge Design section. In the Bridge Design section, we work together to create in-house plans to repair and preserve bridges, provide field construction support, implement innovative solutions to complex problems and respond to bridge emergencies. You will have the opportunity to apply your engineering skills to ensure that bridges reach their desired service life with innovative repair, rehabilitation and preservation strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to major projects across the district and make a meaningful impact on the State of Texas' transportation infrastructure. This position provides a great opportunity to build an exciting career with TxDOT, where safety is our number one priority! Salary/Plan Group:

• Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430
• Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374

Physical Work Location: 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820, Fort Worth, 76133 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 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 III: Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design. 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Transportation Engineer IV: Performs [highly] advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design. 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product]. Essential Duties: Transportation Engineer III:

• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects.
• Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV (in addition to Transportation Engineer III):

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Experience: Transportation Engineer III: 6 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 IV: 7 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*
• Mandatory Safety Impact Certificate

*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 III:

• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Foundation analysis programs
• Fatigue and fracture mechanics
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Transportation Engineer IV (in addition to Transportation Engineer III):

• Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• 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 read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.