Do you like to do engineering work? Do you want to be part of designing and/or managing some of the best roadways in the United States? Does designing safer roadways for your friends and family appeal to you? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in designing and/or managing the building of roadways?

TxDOT's Pharr District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I, II, or III based in Pharr, Tx. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Work Location: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Pharr District HQ - Central Design Section
600 W. IH 2, Pharr Tx 78577

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level based on the applicant’s work experience, education skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business need.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Engineer I, B23, $5,800.00 - $7,532.75 (monthly)

$69,600.00 - $90,393.00 (annual)

Transportation Engineer II, B24, $6,200.00 - $8,060.00 (monthly)

$74,400.00 - $96,720.00 (annual)

Transportation Engineer III, B25, $6,600.00 - $8,624.25 (monthly)

$79,200.00 - $103,491.00 (annual)

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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.

Transportation Engineer III

Performs 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred ot the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer I include:

• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys, and correspondence.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• 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.
• Drives to represent the distric/division at various meetings
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer II include:

• Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• 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.
• Drives to make presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality, checks invoices and associated documents; prepares and reviews supplemental agreements.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer III include:

• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects.
• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Drives to make presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality, checks invoices and associated documents; prepares and reviews supplemental agreements.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

This job requires the following for Transportation Engineer I, II, or III:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PE

Experience

This job requires the following for Transportation Engineer I:

• 4 years in Transportation engineering
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

This job requires the following for Transportation Engineer II:

• 5 years in Transportation engineering
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

This job requires the following for Transportation Engineer III:

• 6 years in Transportation engineering
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for Transportation Engineer I, II, or III:

• Valid Driver's License at time of hire
• Licensed Prof Engineer
• Safety Impact Certificate (issued by TXDOT at time of hire)

Competencies:

The required competencies for Transportation Engineer I and II include:

• Communicate effectively
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

The required competencies for Transportation Engineer III include the following:

• Highway construction design applications
• Communicate effectively
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The Physical Requirements for Transportation Engineer I, II, or III include:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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)

Additional conditions for this position:

• 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.
• Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. As required, the Safety Impact certification will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire.
• Required to work weekends and holidays (when needed).
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Driver's record check will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information