Transportation Engineer I​/II

Location: San Rufo

Transportation Engineer I/II – Texas Department of Transportation
Join to apply for the Transportation Engineer I/II role at Texas Department of Transportation. Be among the first 25 applicants. This position offers a unique opportunity to assist in overseeing the District’s 15‑county maintenance program, project development, and pavement preservation program.
Responsibilities

Assists in the development, preparation, and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and provide technical support.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or provisions.
Performs engineering analysis of statewide pavement conditions and develops reports.
Performs engineering design work such as developing layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditions.
Other job responsibilities as assigned.
Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions (Transportation Engineer II).
Trains engineering staff (Transportation Engineer II).
Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts (Transportation Engineer II).

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer I – 4 years;
Transportation Engineer II – 5 years. Experience must be in engineering, transportation engineering, or engineering‑related fields. Related graduate-level education may substitute on a year‑per‑year basis.
Licenses and Certification:
Valid driver’s license (state vehicle required), Safety Impact Certificate, Licensed Professional Engineer. Engineers licensed in another U.S. state must obtain a Texas license within six months of hire.

Competencies

Highway construction design applications
Pavement maintenance
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Cost estimating and cost controls
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Performing basic design and drafting
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Pavement design and management processes and procedures (Transportation Engineer II)
Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements (Transportation Engineer II)
Contract development and oversight (Transportation Engineer II)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device.
Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Crouching – bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
Standing – prolonged periods of time.
Walking – moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing – perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
Close visual acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Visual Acuity – operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Conditions of Employment

This job is physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.
Must pass a drug test before employment for Safety Impact positions; random drug testing applies.
Doctoral level employees may be subject to standard regulations on medical marijuana.
Must attend work regularly and observe…