Texarkana Area Engineer - Texarkana, TX

Job Description - Texarkana Area Engineer - Texarkana, TX (2503483)

Position Information

Step into a leadership role where your expertise makes a real difference. As the Texarkana Area Engineer with TxDOT's Atlanta District, you’ll oversee critical roadway projects in Bowie and Cass Counties, ensure safety and quality standards, and guide dedicated teams toward building a stronger, more connected Texas. This is your opportunity to combine technical skill with community impact—designing solutions that keep people moving and communities thriving.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and leave a lasting mark on Texas infrastructure, TxDOT is ready for you.

Yearly

Exempt

Texarkana Area Office / Mnt Sect 520 SOWELL LANE Texarkana 75501

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Day Job Shift Details: 40 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:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Work involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing 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, Design Section operations in the area office; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right-of-way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.

Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs.

Coordinates transportation planning activities and serves on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Directs the administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety, and preparation and monitoring of budgets.

Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area.

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.

Oversees, plans, and executes emergency procedures, preparedness, and response for a geographic area; as required, responds to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/conditions.

Provides direction for construction projects and reviews, recommends, and approves change orders.

Represents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks at public functions and participates in other civic endeavors.

Reviews all plans prepared by the design office for their geographic area prior to construction letting, provides technical expertise.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

Bachelor's…