Traffic Systems Construction Supervisor

The Texas Department of Transportation Houston District is seeking a highly qualified professional engineer to join our Transportation Operations Construction Office, reporting to the Director of Transportation Operations. The position will oversee the traffic construction and maintenance activities for in the 6 county region of the Houston District. This supervisory role involves overseeing the management of the Transportation Operations Construction Office. Every project in our district makes a difference in improving our district's mobility. Join a team that is values collaboration, data-driven decision making and public service and help to shape smarter, safer and more efficient communities.  

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:

• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
• Designs, installs, maintains and repairs all traffic management computer/communication/video systems and/or traffic signals, radios, railroad crossing equipment, center striping or writing, negotiating and monitoring related contracts.
• Directs and oversees contractors' compliance with plans and specifications and authorizes payment of estimates.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Meets with appropriate Department supervisors and/or sections, law enforcement agencies and/or city officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions.
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences and related activities.
• Responsible for construction program maintenance.
• 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
• Construction engineering principles, practices and methods and associated environmental laws and regulations
• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Traffic Signal Design

• Traffic management systems operations
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures

• Considerable Knowledge

• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Developing and implementing programs
• Contract development and oversight

• Expert Skill In:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering principles, practices and methods and associated environmental laws and regulations
• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Traffic Signal Design

• Traffic management systems operations
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Developing and implementing programs
• Contract development and oversight
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• 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