Transportation Engineer Supervisor - Bryan District Design Engineer

TxDOT Bryan District is looking for a Transportation Engineer Supervisor to serve as the District Design Engineer. The position will supervise the Bryan District Design Section located in Bryan, TX. 

We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you are looking to build an exciting career with us, apply for this position!

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. 

Salary Range: $101,860 - $172,272

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, 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)

Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and/or contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

•     Supervises professional and administrative staff.
•     Coordinates with area engineer on design and plan preparation.
•     Assists in the development of the district's annual letting plan. 
•     Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analysis, tests and to provide technical support. 
•     Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. 
•     Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance. 
•     Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements. 
•     Responsible for district highway design functions of the Bryan District which includes preparation and submission of Plan, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) on all assigned projects. 
•     Reviews, monitors and develops complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, and estimates and contracts, 
policies/procedures, standards and guidelines, correspondence, reports and surveys or documents. 
•     Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for various technical meetings at local and state levels and conducts meetings. 
•     Trains engineering staff. 
•     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:

• 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (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
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. 

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:

Extensive Knowledge Of:

•     Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements 
•     Design and plan preparation methods and requirements 
•     Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Proficient Skill In:

•     Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information 
•     Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks 
•     Supervising technical staff 
•     Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines 
•     Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused 
•     Monitoring the status and progress of projects 
•     Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees 

Skill In:

•     Communicate effectively 
•     Exercise 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:

•     Light work - Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift and carry objects up to 1 O lbs. 
•     Standing-prolonged periods of time 
•     Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words 
•     Repetitive motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers 
•     Close visual activity: work includes data/figures; view of 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)
• 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.
• 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