Transportation Engineer I or II - Fort Bend Area Office
Rosenberg, TX, United StatesYesterday
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Would you enjoy shaping the future of transportation in Fort Bend and Waller Counties?
The TxDOT Houston District Fort Bend/Waller Area Office in Rosenberg, Texas, is seeking a Transportation Engineer I or II to join our Design and Engineering Support Section. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects, from routine maintenance to major highway reconstruction, while gaining hands-on experience in roadway design, construction, traffic operations, and maintenance.
Responsibilities include developing construction and maintenance plans; reviewing utility and access permits; reviewing construction plans; identifying short- and long-term transportation needs; investigating public concerns; and providing engineering support during construction. You will collaborate with internal teams, local officials, contractors, utility companies, developers, and other stakeholders to help deliver projects that improve safety and mobility.
This position provides opportunities to expand your technical skills through training and professional development, work independently, and build a rewarding career with TxDOT. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while making a visible difference in one of Texas' fastest-growing regions, we encourage you to apply and join the TxDOT family.
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.
Would you enjoy shaping the future of transportation in Fort Bend and Waller Counties?
The TxDOT Houston District Fort Bend/Waller Area Office in Rosenberg, Texas, is seeking a Transportation Engineer I or II to join our Design and Engineering Support Section. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects, from routine maintenance to major highway reconstruction, while gaining hands-on experience in roadway design, construction, traffic operations, and maintenance.
Responsibilities include developing construction and maintenance plans; reviewing utility and access permits; reviewing construction plans; identifying short- and long-term transportation needs; investigating public concerns; and providing engineering support during construction. You will collaborate with internal teams, local officials, contractors, utility companies, developers, and other stakeholders to help deliver projects that improve safety and mobility.
This position provides opportunities to expand your technical skills through training and professional development, work independently, and build a rewarding career with TxDOT. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while making a visible difference in one of Texas' fastest-growing regions, we encourage you to apply and join the TxDOT family.
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.
Fort Bend County Ae/Maint (12FTBENDCO)
4235 SH 36
Rosenberg, 77471
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)
Transportation Engineer I
Performs 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Transportation Engineer II
Performs 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I
Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
- Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans
- Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
- Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
- Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
- Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Transportation Engineer II
Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer I as well as:
- Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters
- Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence
- Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects
- Trains engineering staff
- Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer I
Performs 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Transportation Engineer II
Performs 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I
Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
- Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans
- Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
- Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
- Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
- Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Transportation Engineer II
Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer I as well as:
- Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters
- Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence
- Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects
- Trains engineering staff
- Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Engineer I
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 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
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 5 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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 I and II
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:
Transportation Engineer I
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Cost estimating and cost controls
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements