Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Engineer I-V (Constr/Lab) - (2500749) 

Position Information 

Are you an Engineer seeking the perfect blend of challenging projects, great work-life balance, and unbeatable benefits? Look no further! TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a talented Transportation Engineer to join our team. This position will have the unique opportunity to assist in overseeing the District's portfolio of over $400 million of on-going construction projects, be a part of the District's material laboratory quality assurance program, assist in consultant management, work on pavement data collection and analysis, and aid in the development of future projects. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be part of our team, apply now.

San Angelo is a vibrant city on the banks of the Concho River with a population of 100,000, yet still maintains a friendly small-town atmosphere. To learn more about the community and what it has to offer, check out these links:

https://www.discoversanangelo.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZndGQGTh42s

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

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

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

Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430 annually

Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374 annually

Transportation Engineer V (B28): $92,600 - $156,612 annually

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00 

Maximum Salary

: 156,612.00 Anticipated Starting Salary :$6,500 - $10,000 / monthly 

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt 

Work Locations

: 

San Angelo District Hdqtr 

4502 KNICKERBOCKER ROAD 

San Angelo 76904

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm Location Flexibility: Onsite 

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 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..

Transportation Engineer III: Performs advanced and 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 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, 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Transportation Engineer V: Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or research. 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 Duties include:

• Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Assists in overseeing district laboratory operations and monitoring material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
• Drives to project locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II Duties include:

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

Transportation Engineer III Duties include:

• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding.

Transportation Engineer IV Duties include:

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

Transportation Engineer V Duties include:

• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.
• Coordinates and monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.

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*

Transportation Engineer II - 5 years*

Transportation Engineer III - 6 years*

Transportation Engineer IV - 7 years*

Transportation Engineer V - 8 years*

• Experience must be in 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:

• Highway construction design applications
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that supoort business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject or noise and vibration
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Job Type

: Standard 

Job Level

: Non-Management 

Job Posting

: Mar 21, 2025, 4:48:22 PM 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

State Job Title/s: Engineer II / III / IV / V / VI State Job Code/s: 2153/2154/2155/2156/2157 

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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