Transportation Engineer II or III

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Design-Build Engineer (Transportation Engineer II or III) based in Fort Worth, TX to work on Alternative Delivery projects in the region. This position will provide you with the opportunity to assist with managing active heavy-highway construction, while interfacing with the public and governmental entities, managing consultant resources, reviewing construction schedules, providing oversight of construction work, and many other activities required to deliver a major project.

We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/ careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

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

Salary / Grade:

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

Transportation Engineer III: (B26) $76,530 - $129,430

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer II or III 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.

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Design-Build Engineer (Transportation Engineer II or III) based in Fort Worth, TX to work on Alternative Delivery projects in the region. This position will provide you with the opportunity to assist with managing active heavy-highway construction, while interfacing with the public and governmental entities, managing consultant resources, reviewing construction schedules, providing oversight of construction work, and many other activities required to deliver a major project.

We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/ careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

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

Salary / Grade:

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

Transportation Engineer III: (B26) $76,530 - $129,430

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer II or III 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)

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:

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Utilities such as water and electrical services
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities 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:

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Utilities such as water and electrical services
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Transportation Engineer III:

6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications:

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

• Licensed Prof Engineer

• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

*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:

• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations

• Water quality and storm water management

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

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

• Monitoring the status and progress of projects

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data

• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

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