District Engineer

District Engineer – Brownwood District or San Angelo District

Are you ready to lead the future of transportation in Texas? We are seeking innovative and service-driven leaders to serve as District Engineers for the Brownwood or San Angelo Districts, guiding teams responsible for designing, building, operating, and maintaining the state transportation system. These districts face diverse operational challenges, from extreme summer heat to sub-freezing winter conditions, requiring strong leadership to maintain critical assets and ensure the safety of the traveling public.

If you are passionate about developing people, driving excellence, and making a lasting impact on Texas communities, we encourage you to apply.

Positions: 2 District Engineer positions – applicants should indicate geographical preference on their application.

Salary: Minimum $;
Maximum $

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Locations: Brownwood District Headquarters, 2495 HWY 183 N, Brownwood, TX 76802;
Other Locations: UST-Texas-San Angelo

Travel: Yes, 25% of time

Shift: Day Job;
Location Flexibility: Onsite

Provides executive-level direction, management, and engineering oversight of all activities in a district, including transportation planning, operations, right-of-way, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, safety, and environmental functions, as well as administrative and support activities. Reports directly to the Director of District Operations. Recommends facilities, personnel staffing and funding levels required to carry out programs. Must travel extensively and maintain contact with business and community leaders, contractors, special interest or trade groups, governmental and transportation officials at the local, state, federal or international levels, the media and private entities.

Performs work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and is responsible for final outcomes.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related discipline. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Experience: 6 years transportation engineering as a Licensed Professional Engineer (LPE) in planning, location, design, construction, operation and maintenance (full time or prorated part time equivalent). Must have 5 years managerial/supervisory experience.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Tx Licensed Professional Engineer. If licensed in another U.S. state but not currently licensed in Texas, must meet Texas licensing requirements within six months of hire and sign an agreement.

None specified.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This position is subject to random drug testing. Medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.

• 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

• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Type: Standard
• Job Level: Manager

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.