Transportation Engineer I or II - District Design

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Transportation Engineer I or II – District Design (2601502)

Dallas District Headquarters – 4777 East Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150. Other locations: UST‑Texas‑Dallas.

TxDOT’s Dallas District Roadway Design and Hydrology & Hydraulics sections located in Mesquite, TX are seeking a Transportation Engineer I or II. The selected candidate(s) will manage and perform design work on complex projects within the district’s portfolio, including transportation engineering design, in‑house mobility project management, consultant contract management for hydrology & hydraulics projects, and participation in TxDOT’s Bridge Programs. The role requires frequent contact with government officials, private entities, Area Offices, various district departments, and other offices.

• Perform highly advanced and complex engineering design work.
• Review and process plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Monitor consultants’ progress and work quality; verify invoices and related documents.
• Represent the district at technical meetings and public hearings.
• Make presentations and represent TxDOT to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science; a higher degree is accepted by TX PELS.

• Transportation Engineer I: 4 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related experience; graduate‑level education may substitute for experience at a one‑to‑one ratio.
• Transportation Engineer II: 5 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related experience; graduate‑level education may substitute for experience at a one‑to‑one ratio.

• Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). If currently licensed in another state but not in Texas, the candidate must obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire and agree to a signed statement of compliance.

• Effective communication skills.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Preparation, review, processing, and compliance of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Logical reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Clear, concise, organized presentation of ideas.
• Application of engineering principles, practices, and methods to job responsibilities.

• Sedentary work; lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files or small tools.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This role is subject to random drug testing. Notice 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.

• Full‑time, regular employee.
• Standard job type.
• Non‑management position.
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week; onsite location; travel 5 % of the time.

• 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 for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.