Bridge Preservation Engineer - Bridge Division

About the role

The Transportation Engineer II, III, IV supports and leads statewide bridge preservation initiatives including developing bridge preservation plans and strategies, leading TxDOT’s bridge instrumentation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) efforts, performing condition and damage surveys on existing bridges, and managing consultants performing detailed NDE, bridge condition assessments, and coatings inspection services. This engineer reports to the Construction and Maintenance Branch within Bridge Division and works at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744.

Responsibilities

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs inspections, structural evaluations, and analyses of bridges and related structures.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges.
• Travels statewide as required to perform essential duties.
• Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge preservation.
• Analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Performs moderately complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
• Maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
• Marks and evaluates consultant performance.
• Coordinates with districts to lead bridge preservation initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science.
• Experience:
  • Transportation Engineer II: 5 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate; Mandatory: Licensed Prof Engineer.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of: Bridge design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory; Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures; Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures; Cost estimating and cost controls; Computerized structural analysis techniques; Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements; Non-destructive evaluation methodologies; Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Expert Skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities; Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
• Proficient Skill in: Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Making decisions that support business objectives and goals; Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; Applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner; Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; Contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; Soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions; Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep group focused; Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines; Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others; Monitoring the status and progress of projects.

Skills

• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep group focused.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Making decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
• Applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
• Soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods.
• Contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Pay

• Transportation Engineer II: B25 $69,572 – $103,000 yearly
• Transportation Engineer III: B26 $76,530 - $113,300 yearly
• Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $84,182 - $124,600 yearly

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Jun 29, 2026, 2:15:32 PM

State Job Title/s

Engineer III, IV, V

Additional Applicant Information

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.