Transportation Engineer I or II - District Design
Mesquite, TX, United StatesYesterday
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Key details
- Salary
- $65K–$107K/yr
- Location
- Mesquite, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 4–7 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
TxDOT’s Dallas District Roadway Design and Hydrology & Hydraulics sections located in Mesquite, TX, are currently looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to both manage and perform design work for complex and challenging projects within the district's robust project portfolio. Candidates in the in-house design role will perform transportation engineering design and project management for in-house mobility projects. Candidates in the H&H role will gain experience in consultant contract management, hydrologic & hydraulic design, the PS&E development and letting processes, TxDOT's Bridge Programs and more! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop valuable and wide-ranging experience! Work requires contact with government officials, private entities, Area Offices, various departments within the district and other offices.
| Position Title | Salary Grade/Range |
| Transportation Engineer I | B24: $65,104.00 - $106,634.00/year |
| Transportation Engineer II | B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00/year |
This position is for a Transportation Engineer I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
TxDOT’s Dallas District Roadway Design and Hydrology & Hydraulics sections located in Mesquite, TX, are currently looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to both manage and perform design work for complex and challenging projects within the district's robust project portfolio. Candidates in the in-house design role will perform transportation engineering design and project management for in-house mobility projects. Candidates in the H&H role will gain experience in consultant contract management, hydrologic & hydraulic design, the PS&E development and letting processes, TxDOT's Bridge Programs and more! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop valuable and wide-ranging experience! Work requires contact with government officials, private entities, Area Offices, various departments within the district and other offices.
| Position Title | Salary Grade/Range |
| Transportation Engineer I | B24: $65,104.00 - $106,634.00/year |
| Transportation Engineer II | B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00/year |
This position is for a Transportation Engineer I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Dallas District Headquarters (18DISTHQ)
4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80
Mesquite, 75150
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)
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties - Transportation Engineer I, II:
- Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work
- Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
- Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents
- Represents the district at technical meetings and public hearings
- Reviews schematics, PS&E, project designs on engineering transportation projects
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
- Performs other duties as assigned
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties - Transportation Engineer I, II:
- Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work
- Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
- Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents
- Represents the district at technical meetings and public hearings
- Reviews schematics, PS&E, project designs on engineering transportation projects
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education - Transportation Engineer I, II:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
Transportation Engineer I - 4 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
Transportation Engineer II - 5 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:
- Communicate Effectively
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations
- Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods
- Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance
- Construction engineering policies and procedure
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities