Assistant Area Engineer - Big Spring Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in the Abilene District seeks an Assistant Area Engineer to manage the Big Spring area office, coordinate personnel, safety, and project delivery, and maintain strong relationships with officials and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 4 years of transportation engineering experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and PE licensure expectations. U.S. travel up to 25% with day-shift hours and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science.
• 4 years transportation engineering experience; graduate level can substitute for experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a state vehicle; Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment for each project; respond to emergencies to support office activities.
• Conduct pre-construction, safety meetings, and coordination with FHWA and Construction Division.
• Prepare and review monthly and final construction estimates and reports; oversee schedules and wage monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Engineering knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT’s Abilene District is looking for an Assistant Area Engineer to work in our Big Spring Area Office. If you are looking to build a career with a great group of people, TxDOT’s Abilene District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance.

At TxDOT in the Abilene District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life.

Minimum Salary: 101,860.00

Maximum Salary: 172,272.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations: Big Spring Ae/Howard Co Maint 1301 N HWY 350 Big Spring 79720

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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)

Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities.
• Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings.
• Coordinates Federal Highway Administration and Construction Division inspection tours.
• Determines quantities and estimates cost.
• Establishes horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects.
• Investigates accidents.
• Keeps abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Monitors project wage rates.
• Monitors traffic control plans.
• Oversees right-of-way, design and/or plan preparation for area office.
• Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training.
• Prepares and/or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reports.
• Resolves public complaints.
• Reviews plans prepared by area office personnel; checks designs, specifications and estimates.
• 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 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.

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.

Extensive knowledge of

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Considerable knowledge of

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Supervising technical staff
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes

• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Exercises 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 or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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.

Job

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Manager

Job Posting: Aug 28, 2026, 8:31:41 PM

Unposting Date: Sep 12, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.