Senior District Transportation Engineer

Texas Department of Transportation; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 229,000; 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

Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation's Odessa District is seeking a dynamic and experienced engineering leader to serve as Deputy District Engineer. This is more than an operational role; it’s a chance to help shape the future of transportation for West Texas.

As Deputy DE, you'll be at the forefront of delivering major infrastructure projects, guiding district strategy, and collaborating closely with public officials at all levels—local, state, and federal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science (bachelor's or higher) accepted by TX PELS.
• 5 years of transportation engineering as a Licensed Professional Engineer (LPE).
• 4 years of managerial/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as consultant to staff on administration, programming, planning, construction, design, environmental, maintenance, and right-of-way.
• Assists the District Engineer in maintaining effective district operations and public contacts.
• Oversees engineering/problem resolution in transportation planning, design, and district infrastructure.
• May supervise professionals in district functional areas.
• Oversees district activities in the absence of the District Engineer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation design

Public relations

Supervising staff

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related sciences

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation's Odessa District is seeking a dynamic and experienced engineering leader to serve as Deputy District Engineer. This is more than an operational role; it’s a chance to help shape the future of transportation for West Texas.

As Deputy DE, you'll be at the forefront of delivering major infrastructure projects, guiding district strategy, and collaborating closely with public officials at all levels—local, state, and federal.