Transportation Design Engineer I​/II​/III

Job Description

Position Information

TXDOT's Dallas County Area Office is looking for a Design Engineer to join the Dallas County design team in a project manager role. You’ll be responsible for designing, managing, and coordinating plan designs for construction projects involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways, bridges, and transportation infrastructure in Dallas County. Your daily workload will involve developing and overseeing assigned highway design projects, while coordinating action items with Dallas District design groups to complete construction plans.

While working closely with co-workers within the Area Office design team, you will build and oversee entire projects from the initial scoping & design stage, all the way through the letting and bidding process!

Working in the Dallas County Area Office provides a great opportunity for a flexible work schedule and unique perks. You will have ample ways to balance your personal needs for health & wellness!

Salary range for each position level. Position Title Salary Grade/Range Transportation Design Engineer I B24 - $65,104 - $106,634/year Transportation Design Engineer II B25 - $69,572 - $114,099/year Transportation Design Engineer III B26 - $76,530 - $129,430/year

65,104.00

Yearly

Exempt

Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150

UST-Texas-Dallas

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Day Job Shift Details : M-F, 8 hours per day, 40 Hours Per Week Location Flexibility :
Onsite

• 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 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.

• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Develops and/or reviews environmental documents and prepares remediation plans.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special
  specifications or special provisions.
• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and
  contracts.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.