Transportation Engineer I - V (Traffic Engineer)

Txdot; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transportation Engineer to enhance traffic safety and infrastructure in San Angelo. This role involves project management, overseeing the development of plans and specifications for highway safety construction projects, and ensuring quality through collaboration with consultants. With a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position promises a rewarding career path. If you are passionate about engineering and making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to safer roads.

Benefits

Professional Training Programs

Work/Life Balance

Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science required.
• Experience in engineering principles and traffic management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-house and consultant plans for traffic and highway safety projects.
• Monitor consultants' progress and prepare supplemental agreements.
• Utilize project management principles for transportation projects.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Traffic Management Systems

Project Management

Design and Plan Preparation

Contract Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Computer Operations

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer I - V (Traffic Engineer) (2500128)

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I - V (Traffic Engineer) in the Transportation Operations Office in San Angelo. This position will primarily be a project manager overseeing in-house and consultant Plans, Specifications, and Estimate development for traffic and highway safety construction projects in the San Angelo District with opportunities to manage the construction phase of Traffic projects. The San Angelo District’s Transportation Operations office is a great working environment with an experienced and diverse team that designs, builds and maintains our traffic infrastructure. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be part of our team and make our roads safer, apply now!

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary:

Transportation Engineer I (B24): $65,104 - $106,634 annually

Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 - $114,099 annually

Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430 annually

Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374 annually

Transportation Engineer V (B28): $92,600 - $156,612 annually

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional 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.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer I include:

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing for transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Traffic management systems operations
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Contract development and oversight

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise and vibration
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.