Transportation Engineer I, II, III, IV, or V - Childress Traffic Ops

Position Information

TxDOT's Childress District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I, II, III, IV, or V to work in our Traffic Operations Section located at the District Headquarters. If you looking to build a career, with a great group of people, TxDOT's Childress District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance.

At TxDOT in the Childress District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

• The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs .

Job Code/Job Title

Pay Grade/Annual Salary Range

E280 Transportation Engineer I

B24: $65,104.00 - $106,634.00

E281 Transportation Engineer II

B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00

E282 Transportation Engineer III

B26: $46,530.00 - $129,430.00

E283 Transportation Engineer IV

B27: $84,182.00 - $142,374.00

E284 Transportation Engineer V

B28: $92,600.00 - $156,612.00

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

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I, II, III, IV, V:

• Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
  
  - Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
  
  - Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
  
  - Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitor consultant design contracts.
  
  - Represents the district at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state and federal and or international levels.
  
  - Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
  
  - Monitors consultants' progress and work quality, checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
  
  - Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications or special provisions.
  
  - Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
  
  - Trains engineering staff.
  
  - Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer II to include:

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

- Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer III to include:

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

- Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer IV, V to include:

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

- Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• • Transportation Engineer I: 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: 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
  • 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 driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
• If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

*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:

- Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.

- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparations, review, processing and compliance requirements.

- Design and plan preparations methods and requirements.

- Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies.

- Performing basic design and drafting.

- Planning, assigning, directing, coordination and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees.

- Developing and giving presentations.

- Maintaining a safe working relationship.

- Effective communication.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

- Standing-prolonged periods of time

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

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

- 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.