Texas Dept. of Transportation
TxDOT’s Austin District North Travis Area Office is seeking a Transportation Engineer III or IV (Project Manager for the Capital Express North Job on IH-35). This position will support our construction and design programs through project management and project engineering of active construction or design projects throughout Northern Travis County. This position will also perform routine work related to transportation activities such as project planning and development, roadway and maintenance design, PS&E preparation, hydraulics, traffic analysis, scheduling, construction inspection, and training other employees.
Salary Plan/Grade:
Transportation Engineer III: B25 ($63,104.00 – $103,491.00/yearly)
Transportation Engineer IV: B26 ($69,415.00 – $117,397.00/yearly)
Minimum Salary: 63,104.00 Maximum Salary: 117,397.00 Pay Basis: Yearly
Work Locations: North Austin Area Engr Office
1001 EAST PARMER LANE, STE B
Austin 78753
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40-Hour Work Week. This office works Monday – Friday. Shifts may vary. Location Flexibility: Hybrid Location Flexibility Details: Remote work on an occasional basis.
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
Low Turnover
Retirement Pension
Alternative Work Schedules
Paid Leave/Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
On the Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
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
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 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.
Essential Duties:
Applies to all positions:
Assists Area Engineer with construction contract administration matters
Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
Oversees construction and audit records
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
Monitors consultants’ progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements
Monitors contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements, and change order requests
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors
Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders, reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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 fulltime or prorated parttime 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*
To apply for this job email your details to careers@txdot.gov