Area Engineer

Overview

The Odessa District is looking for an Area Engineer based in Odessa, TX. You will be managing over $500 million in construction, supporting the ongoing energy production growth in the Permian Basin. The District Engineer you will report to; you will have latitude to manage the resources of your construction and design team, four maintenance offices and a maintenance task force.

If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Come make a difference with us!!

• Minimum Salary:
• Maximum Salary:
• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Work Locations:
  Odessa Area Engineer/Maint 3901 E HWY 80/2201 E LOOP 338 Odessa 79761
• Travel:
  Yes, 50% of the Time
• Shift: Day Job, 40 hrs - Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• 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.

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:
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• Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety and preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Oversees construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Oversees Design Section operations in the area office.
• Oversees inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control.
• Oversees operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff.
• Oversees, coordinates, and monitors contractors  compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of estimates; resolves differences, disputes, and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures.
• Provides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiations.
• Responsible for material testing and construction engineering.
• Reviews, recommends, and approves change orders.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

Experience
:

• 5 years transportation engineering. (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
• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications
:

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

Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures
• Arbitration, mediation, and negotiation
• Human…