Design Engineer Lead (Transportation Engineer IV or V): North Austin Area Office (Austin District)

All Signs Point to TxDOT

TxDOT’s Austin District is looking for ONE Design Engineer Lead (Transportation Engineer IV or V) for the North Austin Area Office located in Austin, TX.

Seize the opportunity to lead and transform transportation in one of Texas largest and fastest growing metro areas. As design lead you will help deliver an exciting portfolio of design and maintenance projects to shape the future of urban mobility.

This position performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance, and research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Serves as Team Leader.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position! Watch this video!

This position is for ONE Design Engineer Lead (Transportation Engineer IV or V). The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of the position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Engineer IV:B27 ($84,182 - $142,374/yearly)

Transportation Engineer V: B28 ($92,600 - $156,612/yearly)

All Signs Point to TxDOT

TxDOT’s Austin District is looking for ONE Design Engineer Lead (Transportation Engineer IV or V) for the North Austin Area Office located in Austin, TX.

Seize the opportunity to lead and transform transportation in one of Texas largest and fastest growing metro areas. As design lead you will help deliver an exciting portfolio of design and maintenance projects to shape the future of urban mobility.

This position performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance, and research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Serves as Team Leader.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position! Watch this video!

This position is for ONE Design Engineer Lead (Transportation Engineer IV or V). The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of the position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Engineer IV:B27 ($84,182 - $142,374/yearly)

Transportation Engineer V: B28 ($92,600 - $156,612/yearly)

North Austin Area Engr Office (14NAUSTNAE)
1001 EAST PARMER LANE, STE B
Austin, 78753

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)

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)

This position performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer IV or V (Design Engineer Lead) include:

• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.

• Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.

• Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.

• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.

• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

This position performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer IV or V (Design Engineer Lead) include:

• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.

• Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.

• Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.

• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.

• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Transportation Engineer V: 8 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

(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

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Competencies:

The competencies for a Transportation Engineer IV or V (Design Team Lead) include:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements.

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities.

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulation.

• Contract development and oversight.

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.

• Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines.

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
    

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

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