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Transportation Engineer II/III/IV - District Design

TxDOT's Dallas District Roadway Design and Hydrology & Hydraulics sections located in Mesquite, TX, are currently looking for a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV. 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.

Title/Grade/Salary

Transportation Engineer II B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00/year

Transportation Engineer III B26: $76,530.00 - $129,430.00/year

Transportation Engineer IV B27: $84,182.00 - $142,374.00/year

This position is for a Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV. 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.

Minimum Salary: $69,572.00

Maximum Salary: $142,374.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: Dallas District Headquarters

4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80

Mesquite 75150

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: M-F, 40 Hours per week

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

Transportation Engineer II, III, IV: 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/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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties for Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV:

• 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:

Transportation Engineer II, III, IV - 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 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 IV: 7 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

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.