Bridge Preservation Engineer - Bridge Division

Bridge Preservation Engineer

TxDOT's Bridge Division is looking for a Bridge Preservation Engineer! This engineer will support and lead statewide bridge preservation initiatives including; developing bridge preservation plans and strategies; leading TxDOT's bridge instrumentation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) efforts; perform condition and damage surveys on existing bridges; and manage consultants performing detailed NDE, bridge condition assessments, and coatings inspection services. This engineer will report to the Construction and Maintenance Branch within Bridge Division.

The work location will be at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744. Texas' inventory of over 55,000 bridges is nearly 26,000 more than any other state and more than the combined inventories of 17 states. For more information on the Texas Bridge Program, go to . If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide and you have the technical and leadership skills to help lead the largest bridge program in the country, let's talk!

Transportation Engineer II: B25 $ 69,572 – $103,000 yearly

Transportation Engineer III: B26 $ 76,530 - $113,300 yearly

Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $ 84,182 - $124,600 yearly

Minimum Salary: 69,572.00

Maximum Salary:

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Stassney Hq
- Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

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 II, III, IV Performs highly advanced and complex bridge and structural engineering work in the functional area of bridge preservation. Organizes, plans, and performs work in support of statewide bridge preservation including developing preservation plans/strategies for major/signature bridges, advancing TxDOT's bridge instrumentation and NDE capability; participate, lead and represent TxDOT on initiatives related to bridge preservation. Manage consultants performing bridge assessments and condition surveys, and coatings inspection services.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with government officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Bridge Preservation Engineer II Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. Performs inspections, structural evaluations, and analyses of bridges and related structures Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges. Travels statewide as required to perform essential duties. Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge preservation Analyzes data and provides summaries.
  
  Performs other job responsibilities as assigned Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries. Performs moderately complex structural analysis of bridge designs Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures. Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
  
  Other duties as assigned.
• Bridge Preservation Engineer III
  - All of the above plus Serves as a technical advisor on research projects Performs inspections, structural evaluations, rating, and analyses of bridges and related structures that have low appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team. Develops and oversees consultant contracts.
  
  Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work,…