Transportation Engineer I or II - Bridge Engineer

Job Description

TxDOT's Lufkin District is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the critical role of District Bridge Engineer. This position will be responsible for supporting the Lufkin District’s bridge program across its 9 counties. Job duties will include oversight of the bridge inspection program, providing technical assistance to bridge maintenance operations, identification of bridges for maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement projects, and supporting bridge project development.

TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance.

65,104.00

Yearly

FLSA Status :
Exempt

Lufkin District Headquarters 1805 N TIMBERLAND DRIVE Lufkin 75901

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Day Job

40

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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs transportation engineering work in district bridge management. 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• 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.
• Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters.

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

Experience
: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Experience
: 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certification

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Licensed Prof Engineer*

• For Bridge Inspection:
  Must have…