Transportation Engineer I or II

Transportation Engineer I Or II

The TxDOT Houston District is seeking a qualified Transportation Engineer I or II with strong structural and bridge engineering experience to join our Bridge Preservation and Maintenance Group. This position will play a key role in bridge preservation, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities, helping advance the district's short- and long-term goals while ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our transportation infrastructure.

The Houston District oversees the preservation, maintenance, and repair of more than 7,000 bridges across multiple counties—a critical responsibility that requires technical expertise, dedication, and a strong commitment to public safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to bridge inspections, develop repair solutions and details, and support rehabilitation projects for one of the largest bridge inventories in the state.

If you are looking to advance your career while working alongside a talented and collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity. As a committed mentor at TxDOT, I am dedicated to supporting your professional growth and helping you build valuable technical and leadership skills. Join us to expand your expertise, contribute to a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Minimum Salary: 73,000.00

Maximum Salary:

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week;
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

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.

Transportation Engineer I Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Assists in the development of specifications for special bridge design details and projects.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
• Coordinates with local officials on critical findings involving structures which are not under state jurisdictions to have them posted, repaired or closed to the traveling public.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Performs moderately complex structural analysis of bridge designs Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges. Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II Includes all essential duties listed for…