Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance Engineer II, III, or IV - Bridge Division

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining the safety of Texas bridges. As a Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with federal regulations while leading a diverse team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, engage with a vast network of professionals, and contribute to the largest bridge program in the nation. With a strong commitment to work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in transportation engineering.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

100% Health Premiums for Full-Time Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering or transportation engineering experience.
• TX Licensed Professional Engineer required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance for bridge inspections.
• Analyze bridge load ratings and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Bridge Inspection

Structural Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Bridge Inspection Manual

Engineering Software

Job description

Job Description - Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance Engineer II, III, or IV - Bridge Division (2501307)

Job Description

Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance Engineer II, III, or IV - Bridge Division - ( 2501307 )

Position Information

TxDOT’s Bridge Division is looking for a Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance Engineer based in Austin, TX. This Engineer will help TxDOT ensure the safety of the traveling public, preserve our large financial investment in Texas bridges, meet and exceed the Federal Highway Administration’s requirements for states’ Bridge Inspection Programs, and help guide the overall direction of the TxDOT inspection program.

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.

Texas’ inventory of roughly 57,000 bridges is more than twice that of any other state and approximately the same as the combined inventories of 21 US territories and other states. For more information on Texas bridges, visit our page on the Texas Bridge Program.

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 lead the largest bridge program in the country, let’s talk!

• Transportation Engineer II: B25 $80,000 - $102,000 yearly
• Transportation Engineer III: B26 $85,000 - $ 112,000 yearly
• Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $95,000 - $118,000 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.

Minimum Salary

: 80,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 118,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours per week M - F Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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 viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

This engineer will: 1) perform advanced and complex transportation engineering work at Bridge Division in support of the State’s bridge inspection activities to ensure compliance with federal regulation and with TxDOT policy; 2) perform quality assurance in accordance with the TxDOT Bridge Inspection Manual; and 3) support the statewide bridge inspection program. 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

This engineer will: 1) perform highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work at Bridge Division in support of the State’s bridge inspection activities to ensure compliance with federal regulation and with TxDOT policy; 2) perform quality assurance in accordance with the TxDOT Bridge Inspection Manual; and 3) support the statewide bridge inspection program. 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.

• Analyzes, performs, and checks bridge load ratings in accordance with TxDOT practice.
• Ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and technical and policy issues. Researches and responds to technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection.
• Maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters.
• Schedules, assigns, and oversees bridge inspection activities.
• Performs final review, prepares, evaluates, and negotiates contracts with consultants for routine, non-redundant steel tension member, underwater, and other types of bridge inspections.
• Develops standard procedures in conjunction with TxDOT divisions and districts and the Federal Highway Administration.
• May serve as a lead worker.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Analyzes, performs, and checks bridge load ratings in accordance with TxDOT practice.
• Ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and policy issues. Researches and responds to technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection.
• Maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters.
• Schedules, assigns, and oversees bridge inspection activities.
• Performs final review, prepares, evaluates, and negotiates contracts with consultants for routine, non-redundant steel tension member, underwater, and other types of bridge inspections.
• Develops standard procedures in conjunction with TxDOT divisions and districts and the Federal Highway Administration.
• May serve as a lead worker.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
• Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.
• Develops informal training for others involved in bridge inspection.
• 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:

Transportation Engineer II
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
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
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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Mandatory: TX Licensed Professional Engineer*
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
  *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.

Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV:

Extensive knowledge of

• Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices, and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations
• Contract development and oversight
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Bridge inspection methods and procedures
• The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• 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.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 8, 2025, 6:18:37 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineer III, IV, V State Job Code/s : 2154. 2155, 2156

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.