Transportation Engineer (Roadway Design) I or II

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Engineer to perform essential engineering work in areas such as planning, project development, and design. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while working independently on complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a strong background in transportation engineering. You will have the opportunity to lead teams, manage projects, and contribute to significant transportation initiatives. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make an impact in your community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science is required.
• 4-5 years of engineering or transportation engineering experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection, analyses, and plan development.
• Coordinate and monitor assigned projects and programs.
• Lead and train professional and administrative staff.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Data Collection and Analysis

Project Development

Design Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Open Road Designer

Job description

Transportation Engineer I

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transportation Engineer II

Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I

• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Coordinates and monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer I as well as:

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Testifies at condemnation hearings and trials.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer I

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

Experience: 4 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.

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.

Transportation Engineer II

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

Experience: 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Ability to perform CAD and willing to design roadways with Open Road Designer.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Considerable knowledge of:
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines
• Proficient skill in:
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.