Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV - Yoakum District Construction

Position Information

TxDOT's Yoakum District is looking for a Construction Engineer I, II, III, IV based in Yoakum, TX. Join the TxDOT Yoakum District in where you will gain valuable experience and work on major and minor transportation projects! You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in project management, construction methods to build roadways, bridges, and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications, problem resolution on complex projects, contract administration, change order evaluations and dispute resolution. As well as other engineering principles and applications. Work requires contact with contractors. TxDOT provides employees with great benefits and training, and many opportunities for career advancement!

Transportation Engineer I B24 $65,104 - $99,658

Transportation Engineer II B25 $69,572 - $114,099

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

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

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

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II:

In addition to the above:

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Assists in developing and monitoring budgets.
• Oversees construction and audit records.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

Transportation Engineer III:

In addition to the above:

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects.

Transportation Engineer IV:

In addition to the above:

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for highly complex projects.
• Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.
• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.

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 fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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*

*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:

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Contract development and oversight
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• 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
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• 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

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.