District Engineer

Provides executive-level direction, management and engineering oversight of all activities in a district, including transportation planning, operations, right-of-way, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, safety and environmental functions, and administrative and support activities. Reports directly to the Director of District Operations. Work requires travel, extensive contact with business and community leaders, contractors, trade groups, government and transportation officials at local, state, federal or international levels, media, and private entities.

Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for the final outcome.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's Degree in an engineering‑related discipline; related graduate education may substitute for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
• Experience
  : 6 years of transportation engineering as a licensed professional engineer (LPE) in planning, location, design, construction, operation, and maintenance (full‑time or prorated part‑time). 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Licenses & Certifications
  :
  Valid driver’s license;
  Texas Licensed Professional Engineer. If licensed in another U.S. state, must obtain Texas professional engineering license within six months of hire and comply with Texas Engineering Practices Act.

No specific preferred qualifications listed.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment. This safety‑impact position is subject to random drug testing. The Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40 – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result.

District Engineer – Brownwood District or San Angelo District. Lead the future of transportation in Texas, guiding teams to design, build, operate, and maintain the state transportation system. Must indicate geographical preference when applying.

• 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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.