Transportation Engineer II​/III​/IV- District Bridge Section; Austin District

Transportation Engineer II/III/IV – District Bridge Section (Austin District) (2601601)

The Austin District Bridge Section seeks a Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV to join our team. The engineer will have experience in Bridge Design, Bridge Inspection, and/or Bridge Repair. This position plays a key role in supporting the district’s bridge program, including bridge design, evaluating bridge conditions, developing repair plans, reviewing design documents, and coordinating with Area Offices and maintenance sections.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to ensuring the safety of our bridge infrastructure.

Transportation Engineer II B25 ($69,572 - $114,099/Annual)
Transportation Engineer III B26 ($76,530 - $129,430/Annual)
Transportation Engineer IV B27 ($84,182 - $142,374/Annual)

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.

Work Location:

Austin District Headquarters, 7901 N IH 35, Austin, 78753
Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day (40 hours per week, onsite)

• 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.

This position 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. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives and handle issues independently.

• Assist with structural review of complex forming, falsework and erection details.
• Perform complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Assist with recommendations to the Motor Carrier Division for routing of overload vehicles.
• Develop specifications for special bridge design details and projects.
• Perform complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Answer technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintain bridge inspection data; analyze data and provide summaries.
• Ensure compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Inspect, evaluate and analyze bridges and related structures with appraisal and condition ratings or recommended for closure.
• Recommend bridge replacement, rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Review designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Design highly complex bridge projects and perform specialized design.
• Inspect structures for impact damage and construction problems; design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
• Rate and monitor load‑carrying capacities of bridges.
• Review shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Coordinate consultants and monitor related contracts.
• Maintain a critical bridge list and coordinate with the Bridge Division and other district staff on critical findings.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science; higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (in any U.S. state).
• If performing underwater bridge inspections:
  Open Water Diver certification.
• For Bridge Inspection: completed comprehensive training based on the Bridge Inspector’s Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within one year of hire.
• Professional engineers licensed in…