Transportation Engineer I-V - Waco

The TxDOT Waco District is looking for a Transportation Engineer to help us manage our rapidly growing project portfolio. Waco's Structures and Project Delivery Section oversees the planning and design of both bridge and roadway projects. Upcoming projects range from urban complete streets to new freeways and relief routes. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in geometric design of roadways and have a good understanding of traffic engineering principles.

As a project manager, you will negotiate with providers and Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) staff to obtain engineering services for the Waco District, then oversee those firms in the production of bridge and roadway projects. The PM is the last line of defense to ensure quality, constructability, and timeliness of deliverables. When not managing consultants, you will work alongside senior TP&D staff to produce in-house feasibility studies, schematics, plans, specifications and estimates.

This is a position with unlimited growth potential for a motivated candidate.

• Salary/Plan Grade: 
• Transportation Engineer I: B24 $65,104 - $106,634/ yearly 
• Transportation Engineer II: B25 $69,572 - $114,099/ yearly 
• Transportation Engineer III: B26 $76,530 - $129,430/ yearly 
• Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $84,182 - $142,374/ yearly
• Transportation Engineer V: B28 $92,600 - $156,612/ yearly

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.

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)

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.

Essential Duties:Transportation Engineer I:

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation
• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultanttraffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects
• Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project'simpact on adjacent properties
•  Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplementalagreements
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates andcontracts
• Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Transportation Engineer II (in addition to above):

• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates andcontracts
• Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
• Trains engineering staff

Transportation Engineer III (in addition to above):

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications,estimates and contracts
• Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing forcomplex transportation projects

Transportation Engineer IV (in addition to above):

• Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant'scompliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work

Transportation Engineer V (in addition to above):

• Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates tothe supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operationscoverage

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer I:

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

Experience: 4 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

Transportation Engineer Ii:

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

Experience: 5 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

Transportation Engineer Iii:

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

Transportation Engineer Iv:

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

Experience: 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

Transportation Engineer V:

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

Experience: 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 for TE I-V:

• 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:

Te I:

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Highway construction design applications 
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements 

Proficient Skill In

• 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
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems 

TE II (in addition to above):

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Contract development and oversight

Proficient Skill In

• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technicalemployees 
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Developing and giving presentations

Other Attributes

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions thatsupport business objectives and goals

TE III (in addition to above):

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 plannedactions 

TE IV (in addition to above):

Expert Skill In

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating andadjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal andexternal
• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies 

TE V (in addition to above):

Expert Skill In

• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listeningtechniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

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 
• 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.

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