Texas Department of Transportation

Geotech Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV - (2501248)

Position Information

Dallas District ’s Bridge Section is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer based in Mesquite, Tx! Under general supervision, the geotechnical engineer coordinates geotechnical investigations; provides geotechnical engineering expertise, support methodology and design retaining walls, deep foundations; provides recommendations for correcting geotechnical problems or issues. This position is responsible for designing and creating geotechnical engineering plan sheets, as well as reviewing consultant-designed geotechnical components for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to best design practices.

If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce and you have the technical skills to help progress the program, let’s talk!

Title/Grade/Salary Transportation Engineer I

B24: $65,104.00 - $106,634.00/year

Transportation Engineer II

B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00/year

Transportation Engineer III

B26: $76,530.00 - $129,430.00/year

Transportation Engineer IV

B27: $84,182.00 - $142,374.00/year

This position is for a Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV. 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.

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 142,374.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Dallas District Headquarters

4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80

Mesquite 75150

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: M-F; 8 hrs per day 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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II – all the above plus:

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of retaining walls and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.

Transportation Engineer III – all the above plus:

• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters.

Transportation Engineer IV – all the above plus:

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
• Assign material testing and review results for compliance with specifications.

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 (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

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.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
• Mandatory: TX 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:

• Performing basic design and drafting
• Foundation analysis programs
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Engineer II – all the above plus:

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Transportation Engineer III – all the above plus:

• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.

Transportation Engineer IV – all the above plus:

Extensive knowledge of

• Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices, and methods and the application of engineering theory.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.
• Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique geotechnical problems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• 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.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: May 5, 2025, 10:02:25 PM

Unposting Date

: May 20, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

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

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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