Texas Department of Transportation · 3 months ago
Transportation Engineer I, II, or III - Ellis County
Waxahachie, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $107K/yr
4+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Engineers I, II, or III to perform transportation engineering work across various functional areas including planning, project development, and design. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while engaging with governmental officials and private entities, and includes responsibilities such as reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions
Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
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
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests
Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Trains engineering staff
Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Transportation Engineer I: 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
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
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
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 I: Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Transportation Engineer I: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Transportation Engineer I: Construction phasing and sequencing
Transportation Engineer I: Performing basic design and drafting
Transportation Engineer II: Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Transportation Engineer II: Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Transportation Engineer II: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Transportation Engineer II: Construction phasing and sequencing
Transportation Engineer II: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Transportation Engineer II: Performing basic design and drafting
Transportation Engineer III: Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Transportation Engineer III: Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Transportation Engineer III: Construction phasing and sequencing
Transportation Engineer III: Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
Transportation Engineer III: Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Transportation Engineer III: Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
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
Benefits
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
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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