The Laredo District is actively looking for a Maintenance Engineer – Transportation Engineer I, II, III to oversee highway maintenance programs and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation engineering. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Salary Range for each position level:

Transportation Engineer I B23, $55,184 - $90,393

Transportation Engineer II B24, $59,004 - $96,720

Transportation Engineer III B25, $63,104 - $103,491

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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/or 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/or 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.

Transportation Engineer III

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or 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 detail.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I

• Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.
• Assists in evaluating pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices, and policies.
• Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Reviews, coordinates, monitors, and approves routine and emergency maintenance contracts; performs/oversees maintenance specifications writing/review, plans and proposal review, and preparation of estimates for letting.

Transportation Engineer II

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Responsible for a pavement management program.
• Responsible for Incident Management.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.

Transportation Engineer III

• Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects.
• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
• Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices, and policies.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Transportation Engineer I

Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer II

Experience: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer III

Experience: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. 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.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract development and oversight

Transportation Engineer III

• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Developing and implementing programs
• Transportation funding programs
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Contract development and oversight
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information