Position Information

Do you like to do Engineering design, construction, bridge and project management work? Do you want to be part of designing some of the best roadways in the united States? Does designing and constructing safer roadways for your friends and family appeal to you? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in designing and constructing roadways?

TXDOT Pharr District is looking for an Transport Engineer I and II to work in Pharr, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Sections:

Design Support (Pharr, Tx)

Pharr Area Office (Pharr, Tx)

Advanced Project Delivery (Pharr, Tx)

Central Design (Pharr, Tx)

Salary Range:

Transportation Engineer I (B24): $7,000.00 - $8,463.00 /Monthly ($84,000.00 - $101,556.00 /Annually)

Transportation Engineer II (B25): $7,500.00 - $9,055.50 /Monthly ($90,000.00 - $108,666.00 /Annually)

*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 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)

Position Description

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I

• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Assists in the development of specifications for special bridge design details and 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.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II

• Develops specifications for special bridge design details and projects.
• Negotiates and/or oversees negotiation of fees, explains scope of work and monitors State and Local Government consultant design contracts.
• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.
• Monitors State and Local Government 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.
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by State and Local Government consulting engineers.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management and oversight of State and Local Government of transportation projects.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Transportation Engineer I and II: 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

Transportation Engineer II: 5 Years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional 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 I

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Contract development and oversight
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer II

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Highway construction design applications
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation
• 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
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Transportation funding programs
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• 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 vibration
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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
• 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
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• 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
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.