Civil Engineer - Statewide

Civil Engineer I
- Statewide

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Support Services Division is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Civil Engineer I to help shape the future of Texas infrastructure. In this exciting role, you'll perform advanced civil engineering work focused on TxDOT buildings, structures, and site development, contributing directly to projects that serve communities across the state. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, apply engineering expertise to real-world challenges, and help deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality facilities.

At TxDOT, we don't just build roads—we build careers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, promote a strong work-life balance, and prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees through flexible schedules, wellness programs, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with purpose, TxDOT is the place for you.

Work location:

The selected candidate's work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

Minimum Salary: $85,000.00

Maximum Salary: $

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Austin, UST-Texas-San Antonio, UST-Texas-Laredo, UST-Texas-Atlanta, UST-Texas-Pharr, UST-Texas-Childress, UST-Texas-Yoakum, UST-Texas-Wichita Falls, UST-Texas-Mesquite, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Paris, UST-Texas-Bryan, UST-Texas-Tyler, UST-Texas-El Paso, UST-Texas-Lubbock, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Amarillo, UST-Texas-Abilene, UST-Texas-Odessa, UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Houston, UST-Texas-Brownwood, UST-Texas-Beaumont, UST-Texas-Lufkin, UST-Texas-Fort Worth

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Location Flexibility Details:
This position may be housed at any of the District Headquarters in the State.

Benefits and Perks

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

Performs facilities engineering work related to buildings and site development, in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, and construction administration. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
• Prepares and seals engineering construction documents for bidding.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests relative to facility construction.
• Utilize project management principals in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex mechanical and/or structural engineering projects related to facility construction.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, contractors, fabricators, and local entities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in…