Transportation Engineer III or IV - Hydraulic Engineer (Yoakum District)

Position Information

TxDOT is seeking a Transportation Engineer III or IV with Hydraulic design related experience to fill an open position within the Yoakum District's central design office. This lead worker position will oversee the hydraulic design on our roadway construction projects. This transportation engineer will provide guidance to our design staff on hydraulic design activities on our highway construction projects and will be the engineer of record for this work. This position provides a great opportunity to build an exciting career with TxDOT.

Transportation Engineer III: (B26) $76,530.00 - $129,430.00

Transportation Engineer IV: (B27) $84,182.00 - $142,374.00

*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 advanced and 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III and IV, includes the following:

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications,
  
  estimates and contracts.
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report
  
  form
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special
  
  specifications or special provisions.
• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• 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.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV duties, includes the following:

• Interprets laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to professional services contracting to ensure compliance with
  
  Department and governmental regulations.
• 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: 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

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:

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Highway construction design applications
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  
  support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• 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
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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.