Transportation Engineer I or II - FTW District Bridge section

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Fort Worth District is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our dedicated team in the Bridge Section. Here, you’ll receive all the training, and tools with ample opportunities for growth within the agency. Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for structural design? Do you thrive in solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and managing multiple priorities? If you're self-motivated, knowledgeable in the structural design fields, and ready to make a lasting impact, TxDOT wants you in our team!

Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76133

Salary / Grade:

Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $65,104 - $106,634

Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $69,572 - $114,099

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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.

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Fort Worth District is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our dedicated team in the Bridge Section. Here, you’ll receive all the training, and tools with ample opportunities for growth within the agency. Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for structural design? Do you thrive in solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and managing multiple priorities? If you're self-motivated, knowledgeable in the structural design fields, and ready to make a lasting impact, TxDOT wants you in our team!

Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76133

Salary / Grade:

Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $65,104 - $106,634

Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $69,572 - $114,099

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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.

Ft Worth District Headquarters (02DISTHQ)
2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
Fort Worth, 76133

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/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 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/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:

• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.

• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

• Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.

• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer II:

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

• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

• Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs

• Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.

• 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/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 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/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:

• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.

• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

• Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.

• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer II:

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

• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

• Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs

• Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: