District Design Engineer; Transport Engineer Supv CPD - Tyler District Headquarters

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping transportation infrastructure that serves communities across Northeast Texas? Do you enjoy guiding talented professionals and delivering high-quality, impactful projects? If so, the District Design Engineer position could be the next step in your career. As District Design Engineer, you’ll lead a team of skilled professionals responsible for developing innovative, high-quality construction plans for transportation projects across the district.

You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards—helping improve mobility for thousands of Texans every day.

Located in the heart of the piney woods of Northeast Texas
, the Tyler District offers a unique blend of rewarding work and exceptional quality of life. When you're off the clock, you can enjoy:

• Scenic lakes and outdoor recreation
• A welcoming community atmosphere
• A lower cost of living with a high quality of life

At TxDOT, you’re not just building roads—you’re building connections, opportunities, and a stronger Texas!

Yearly

Exempt

Tyler District Headquarters 2709 WEST FRONT STREET, Tyler, TX 75702

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Mon-Fri 8-5

Onsite

• Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates with area engineers on design and plan preparation.
• Develops and monitors budget.
• Directs the design and/or implementation of pollution prevention plans on construction projects or develops and implements storm water pollution prevention plans for construction projects.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements; negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scope of work, contract work schedules, and other contract agreements.
• Prepares and submits Plans, Specifications and Estimates (P.S. &
  
  E) on projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience:
  
  4 years’ experience in transportation engineering (full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may substitute for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or a non‑Texas license that qualifies and will be obtained within six months as required.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (or one that will satisfy Texas requirements within 6 months).

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and IT related systems
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Highway construction design applications
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures

• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Contract development and oversight
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing basic design and drafting

• Establishing plans…