Lead Bridge Asset Manager Engineer, TE III-V - Bridge Division

TxDOT’s Bridge Division is looking for a Bridge Asset Management Engineer based in Austin, TX. This individual will facilitate group meetings, supports the strategic implementation of transportation asset management, and ensures that standard procedures are set and followed.  You will be help lead a team of Engineers, Data Analyst, and GIS Analyst who oversee all bridge inspection data for Texas’ inventory of over 57,000 bridges.  This is 28,000 more bridges than any other state and more than the combined inventories of 17 states. If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide and you have the technical and leadership skills to help manage bridge projects aimed at improving the condition of the largest bridge program in the country, let’s talk! 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, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website. This position is based at our state-of-the-art headquarters in South Austin. Check out our facility and amenities at the Stassney Campus Preview.

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.

E282 Transportation Engineer III: $76,530-$113,300
E283 - Transportation Engineer IV: $84,182-$124,600
E284 – Transportation Engineer V: $92,600-$137,000
 

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)

Transportation Engineer Iii

TxDOT’s Bridge Division is looking for a Bridge Asset Management Engineer based in Austin, TX. This individual will facilitate group meetings, supports the strategic implementation of transportation asset management, and ensures that standard procedures are set and followed.  Performs [advanced] and complex transportation engineering work and serves as TxDOT’s bridge inventory engineer and lead data analyst. Performs statistical analysis, data visualization, data preparation, data quality control, and bridge lifecycle cost analysis used for bridge repair and bridge replacement recommendations. 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 - All above plus

Performs [highly] advanced and complex transportation engineering work  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.

Transportation Engineer V - All above plus

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering. 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 Iii

• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development. 
• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries. 
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility. 
• Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards. 
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff. 
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks. 
• Performs engineering analysis of statewide Bridge conditions and develops reports on Bridge conditions. 
• Trains engineering staff.

Transportation Engineer IV - All of the above plus

• Recommends prioritization of bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.                                                                                  
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. 
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. 
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

Transportation Engineer V - All of the above plus

• Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies. 
• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters. 
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. 
• Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding. 

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

       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

       8 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:

Transportation Engineer Iii

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Developing and implementing programs 
• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures

Expert Skill In

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

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 
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees 
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others 
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Some Skill In

• The use of applicable programming languages

Other Attributes

• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers

Transportation Engineer IV - All the above plus

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedure 
• Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Expert Skill In

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

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

Transportation Engineer V - All the above plus

Extensive Knowledge Of

• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures 
• Developing and implementing programs

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 
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand 
• 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
• 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.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
 

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information