Transportation Engineer I or II - Longview Area Office

Transportation Engineer I Or II - Longview Area Office

TxDOT's Tyler District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II to support the Longview Area Office with all operations related to maintenance and construction. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Work Location:

4549A West Loop 281, Longview, Texas 75604 Salary Range:
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 to determine the level of position offered based on business needs and the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors. Minimum Salary: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary:  Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Exempt Work Locations:
Longview Area Engineer/Maint 4549A W LOOP 281 Longview 75604 Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job 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.

Position

Description:

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. Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I:

- Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

- Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.

- Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

- Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.

- Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer II - all of the above and:

- Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

- Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

- Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.

- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer I: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof Engineer
* * Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

- Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Construction phasing and sequencing
- Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Performing basic design and drafting
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Conditions of Employment:
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for…