Dallas District PS&E Supervisor

Position Information

The Dallas District is seeking a PS&E Section Supervisor to oversee its PS&E team, which consists of 10 engineers. The PS&E Supervisor will manage the district's large mobility portfolio for PS&E consultant managed design projects. The PS&E Supervisor will provide guidance to the team of engineers to ensure letting responsibilities are completed and project management principles are maintained. This position works with multiple offices including Area Offices, ROW, Utility and local government personnel.

Salary range for each position level.

Position Title

Salary Grade/Range

Transportation Engineer Supervisor

B29 - $101,860 - $172,272/year

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

Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and/or contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates with Area Engineers on design and plan preparation.
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents.
• Participates in district plan review activities.
• Prepares and submits Plans, Specifications and Estimates (P.S.&E.) on projects.
• 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:

• 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (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
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

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:

• Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance.
• Contract development and oversight.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Supervising technical staff.
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view of a computer screen; extensive reading.
• Sedentary work - lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.