Transportation Engineer I, II or III

Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently? Are you a problem solver? Are you a team-player who can also work independently? Do you have excellent communication skills and can mediate conflicts? If so, then we want to hear from you.

TxDOT’s Laredo District is looking for a Transportation Engineer in our Laredo Area Engineer Office. If you are passionate about the future of transportation and want to become part of a solution, join us now!

Salary Range for each position level:

Transportation Engineer I  B23, $55,184 – $90,393

Transportation Engineer II B24, $59,004 – $96,720

Transportation Engineer III B25, $63,104 – $103,491

***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: 55,184.00  Maximum Salary: 103,491.00  Pay Basis: Yearly

Work Locations
: Laredo District Headquarters
1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOP
Laredo 78043

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job  Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite

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
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 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 I

Essential Duties:

Monitors contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications.
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects.
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.
Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on        construction projects.
Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing       available resources and maintaining the agency’s project objectives. Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
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.
Transportation Engineer II:

Monitors contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications.
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters. Oversees construction and audit records.
Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing        available resources and maintaining the agency’s project objectives. Trains Engineering staff
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings. Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer III:

Monitors contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications.
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects.
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.
Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency’s project objectives. Trains Engineering staff
Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
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.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer I:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 4 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 II:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 5 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 III:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 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

Licenses and Certifications:

Transportation Engineer I, II or III:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof Engineer*
*Professional engineers licensed in another state, 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:

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
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Cost estimating and cost controls. Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
Communicate effectively
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Transportation Engineer II:

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
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
Critical Path Method for managing projects. Cost estimating and cost controls
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Transportation Engineer III:

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Construction engineering policies and procedures. Construction phasing and sequencing
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
Critical Path Method for managing projects. Cost estimating and cost controls
Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Communicate effectively
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I, II or III:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 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
Standing-prolonged periods of time
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
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.