Transportation Engineer I​/II

Transportation Engineer I/II

TxDOT's Laredo District is looking for a Transportation Engineer to manage various transportation projects for the region. The District consists of eight counties including three bordering with Mexico. Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently? Are you a problem solver? Are you a team-player who can also work independently? Do you have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills? If so, then we want to hear from you.

If you are passionate about the future of transportation and want to become part of a solution, join us now! Salary Range for each position level Transportation Engineer I B24, $65,104- $106,634 Transportation Engineer II B25, $69,572- $114,099
**** The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. Minimum Salary:65,104.00

Maximum Salary:

Pay Basis:

YearlyFLSA Status:

Exempt Work Locations:

Laredo District Headquarters
1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOP Laredo
78043

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details:

Mon - Fri 8am
-5pmLocation Flexibility:

Onsite 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:
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Position Description 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/or 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.

Transportation Engineer II Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence. Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans and projects. Monitors consultant design contracts. Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans/Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications pr special provisions.

Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detour and traffic control plans. Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers. Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects. Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting. Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer II Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation. Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts. Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies. Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans and…