Transportation Engineer III/IV/V

Position Information

Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently? Are you a problem solver? Are you a team-player who can also work independently? Do you have excellent communication skills and can mediate conflicts? If so, then we want to hear from you.

With $930 Million in construction projects, TxDOT's Laredo District is looking for a Transportation Engineer in our Laredo Area Engineer Office. If you are passionate about the future of transportation and want to become part of a solution, join us now!

Salary Range for each position level

Transportation Engineer III B26, $76,530 - $129,430

Transportation Engineer IV B27, $84,182 - $142,374

Transportation Engineer V B28, $92,600 - $156,612

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.

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 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 to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Engineer IV

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 V

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 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:

Transportation Engineer III

• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects.
• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.
• Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.
• Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Trains Engineering staff
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
• Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters. Oversees construction and audit records.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Trains Engineering staff
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings. Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
• Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer V

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex projects.
• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.
• Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters. Responsible for the review of construction related to operations. Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers. Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters. Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings. Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
• Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
• 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 III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer V: 8 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 US driver's license at the time of application. 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 III/IV/V

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures. Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
• Critical Path Method for managing projects. Cost estimating and cost controls
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Cost estimating and cost controls. Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• 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
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• 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.