Senior Transportation Design Lead Engineer

Texas Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 157,000; 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

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer V to lead highly complex projects across planning, design, construction and maintenance. You will coordinate with FHWA, districts, and contractors to ensure adherence to standards and schedules, while mentoring staff and driving innovation.

The role requires a PE license and significant experience in transportation engineering, PS&E processes, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science is required or higher as accepted by TX PELS.
• Eight years of engineering or transportation engineering experience, with graduate study allowed as substitution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer for Texas or willingness to obtain within required timeline.

Responsibilities

• Assesses actual project progress vs. planned progress for highly complex projects.
• Develops and supports implementation of new methods, procedures, and technologies.
• Oversees and develops plans for complex projects including resources, schedule, scope, and procurement.
• Coordinates PS&E revisions with districts, divisions, FHWA, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Sets short- and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities to meet them.
• Leads and trains professional and administrative staff.
• Reviews Plans, Specifications & Estimates submission and special provisions.
• May act as a lead worker, providing updates and input on team performance.

Skills

Plans & specs workflow

Construction sequencing

Geometric design

Engineering software/tools

Risk analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-project planning

Project monitoring

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer V to lead highly complex projects across planning, design, construction and maintenance. You will coordinate with FHWA, districts, and contractors to ensure adherence to standards and schedules, while mentoring staff and driving innovation.

The role requires a PE license and significant experience in transportation engineering, PS&E processes, and project leadership.