Transportation Engineer II or III - Design

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Transportation Engineer II or III – Central Design (2601497)

Fort Worth District Headquarters, 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas, 76133

Transportation Engineer II: B25 ($69,572 – $114,099)

Transportation Engineer III: B26 ($76,530 – $129,430)

Full‑time, Regular, Standard, Non‑Management, Day shift, 40‑hour week, onsite, 10% travel, weekend and holiday work required.

• 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

• Assist in developing and monitoring project budgets.
• Perform complex engineering design work: layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
• Review, update, and monitor requests for changes to plans, manuals, and standard sheets.
• Assist with design, computer operations, and plan preparation.
• Serve as a lead worker on related tasks.
• Coordinate review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications, or provisions.
• Design pavement sections and make recommendations.
• Use the department’s Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool for project scheduling and resource allocation.
• Travel to project locations for on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and technical support.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science (higher degrees accepted by TX PELS).
• Experience:
  
  5 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related experience (full‑time or proportional part‑time).
• Licensing:
  Valid driver’s license and a valid Texas professional engineer license or eligibility to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Certification:
  Mandatory Safety Impact Certificate.

• Knowledge of applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations in transportation engineering.
• Proficiency in hydrologic, hydraulic, and pavement engineering principles and practices.
• Understanding of construction phasing, sequencing, and cost estimating.
• Strong geometric design, traffic operations, and maintenance concepts.
• Ability to use engineering workstations and design software efficiently.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; capable of coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

• Lift up to 20 lbs and frequently move lighter objects up to 10 lbs.
• Walk, stand, crouch, and observe on varied surfaces.
• Perform repetitive wrist and finger motions and typing.
• Operate in noisy and variable environmental conditions.

Must pass a drug test, comply with random drug testing for safety impact positions, wear personal protective equipment, and obtain a pre‑employment physical.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.