Transportation Engineer , II, III, IV or V

Job Overview

Are you an engineer who loves a good challenge and values work‑life balance? Want to work on meaningful projects and enjoy unbeatable benefits? The San Antonio District is on the lookout for passionate Transportation Engineers to join our Central Design Section based in New Braunfels. You will get to work on a variety of exciting projects across a twelve‑county area. We’re looking for motivated problem‑solvers who are ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

This is more than a job — it’s a career with a purpose. TxDOT offers great benefits, work‑life balance and opportunity for advancement!

Transportation Engineer I, II, III, IV or V (2513186)

• Transportation Engineer I (B24): $65,104 – $106,634
• Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 – $114,099
• Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 – $129,430
• Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 – $142,374
• Transportation Engineer V (B28): $92,600 – $156,612

• Suitable position level determined by experience, education, skill level and business needs.
• Position is exempt under FLSA.
• Travel: 5% of the time.
• Work location:
  
  New Braunfels Area/Mnt Office 4102 IH 35 SOUTH New Braunfels 78130.
• Other locations: UST‑Texas‑Seguin, UST‑Texas‑San Antonio.

• 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

• Assists Project Managers with design, computer operations, plan preparation, plan updates, project development, survey requests and correspondence.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work including advanced sketches, plans, specifications and contracts.
• Updates, reviews, monitors, and reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and standard sheets.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of construction issues, RFIs, and design related issues.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
• Serves as lead work, leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others and serves as a project/team lead for advanced and highly complex projects. Will also lead/train professional and administrative staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS).
• Experience:
  
  (experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Graduate level education may substitute for experience on a year per year basis.
• Valid driver’s license; this position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (state license or plan to obtain within 6 months).
• Proficiency with Microstation and Open Roads Designer, Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, geotechnical design activities, construction phasing and sequencing, etc.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, decision-making skills.

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Subject to noise.
• Exposure to hazards such as moving vehicles, mechanical parts, high places or chemicals.
• Required to wear protective gear (respirator, hard hat, etc.).
• Fingering‑picking, pinching, typing; primarily with fingers.
• Talking‑expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing‑perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
• Repetitive motion—substantial movements of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual acuity—operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.

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