Position Information

TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the critical role of District Bridge Engineer. This position will be responsible for supporting the Beaumont District's Bridge program across its 9 counties. Job duties will include oversight of the bridge inspection program, providing technical assistance to bridge maintenance operations, identification of bridges for maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement projects, and support of bridge project development. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be a part of our team! Apply now!

This position may be eligible for a recruitment bonus of up to $5,000 for a selected candidate who is currently not employed by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Salary Grade/Plan:

Transportation Engineer I: $62,004 - $101,656

Transportation Engineer II: $66,259 - $106,666

Transportation Engineer III: $72,886 - $123,267

Transportation Engineer IV: $80,174 - $135,594

Physical Work Location: 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont TX, 77708

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.

Transportation Engineer III:

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.

Transportation Engineer IV:

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/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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff
• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures
• Assists with design, computer operators and plan preparation
• Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys, and correspondence
• Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
• Drives/travels to work/project locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support
• Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards
• Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Schedules, assigns and oversees bridge inspection activities
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II:

The above and:

• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters
• Coordinates fracture critical, underwater or off-system bridge inspection programs
• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures
• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data, analyzes data and provides summaries
• Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff
• Coordinates with local officials on critical findings involving structures which are not under state jurisdictions to have them posted, repaired or closed to the traveling public,
• Designs complex bridge projects and performs specialized design
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III:

The above and:

• Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized deign.
• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs
• Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report
• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related maters
• Coordinates and leads field inspection groups in the identification of properties for right-of-way acquisition
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Transportation Engineer IV:

The above and:

• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects
• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• Performs, reviews, and monitors detailed investigations, data collection, analyses and coordination of bridge related research and recommends cost effective project level design for new, rehabilitated and reconstructed bridges
• Recommends prioritization of bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

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

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 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:

• 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 I:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations
• Applicable governmental laws rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Highway construction design applications
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans , specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
• Performing basic design and drafting

Transportation Engineer II:

The above and:

Considerable knowledge of

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development

Transportation Engineer III:

The above and:

Proficient skill in:

• 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
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Performing basic design and drafting

Transportation Engineer IV:

The above and:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
  
  adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Performing basic design and drafting

Proficient skill in:

• Coordinating and directing multiple projects

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
• 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
• 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
• Feeling - determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• 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.