Transportation Engineer II, III or IV

Position Information

TxDOT San Antonio District is looking to hire a Bridge Design Engineer II, III or IV based in San Antonio, TX. The Bridge Office is responsible for design, inspection, and the only full-time bridge maintenance team within TxDOT. Within the Bridge Design Section, this individual will be responsible for performing bridge and structural engineering work that serves the 12-county region that makes up the San Antonio District. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Annual Salary Ranges

Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572- $114,099

Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530- $129,430

Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182- $142,374

This position is for one (1) Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV. 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 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 II

• Develops specifications for special bridge design details and projects.
• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Designs complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
• Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III

In addition to the duties listed above

• Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
• Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Performs structural review of complex forming, false work and erection details.
• Coordinates and monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Trains engineering staff.

Transportation Engineer IV

In addition to the duties listed above

• Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.
• Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
• Recommends prioritization of bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering 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

(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:

Transportation Engineer II

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Transportation Engineer III

In addition to the competencies listed above

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• 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 IV

In addition to the competencies listed above

• Coordinating and directing multiple projects
• Developing and giving presentations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• 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.