Transportation Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

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.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation

• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.

• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

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

• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.

• Represents the district/division at various meetings.

• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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:

The essential duties for this job includes those listed above and the following:

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

• Trains engineering staff.

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

• Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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 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 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 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

• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Construction phasing and sequencing

• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Proficient skill in

• Performing basic design and drafting

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

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Other attributes

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; making decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer II

The competencies for this job include those listed above and the following:

Considerable knowledge of

• Highway construction design and applications

• Cost estimating and cost controls

Proficient skill in

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to noise

• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing - prolonged periods of time

• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Pulling - using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

• Grasping - applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• Feeling - determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects

• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Close Visual Acuity - using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.