Transportation Engineer II/III/IV- District Bridge Section (Austin District)
About the role
The Austin District Bridge Section is seeking a Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV to join our team. We are looking for an engineer with experience in Bridge Design, Bridge Inspection, and/or Bridge Repair. This position plays a key role in supporting the district’s bridge program, including bridge design, evaluating bridge conditions, developing repair plans, reviewing design documents, and coordinating with Area Offices and maintenance sections.
Responsibilities
- Assists in performing structural review of complex forming, falsework and erection details.
- Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
- Assists in providing recommendations to the Motor Carrier Division for routing of overload vehicles.
- Develops specifications for special bridge design details and projects.
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Answers technical and policy questions related to bridge inspection and maintains bridge inspection data; analyzes data and provides summaries.
- Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards.
- Performs complex structural analysis of bridge design.
- Performs inspections, structural evaluations and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure.
- Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridge.
- Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
- Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
- Inspects structures for impact damage and construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
- Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.
- Maintains a critical bridge list and coordinates with the Bridge Division, area engineers and other district staff on critical findings involving state maintained bridges to have them posted, repaired or closed to the traveling public.
- Recommends prioritization of bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
- Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
- Experience:
- Transportation Engineer II: 5 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience
- Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience
- Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience
- For All Levels: (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* If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification. For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
- Competencies: Highway construction design applications Standards and specifications for bridge and other transportation structures Fatigue and fracture mechanics Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures Foundation analysis programs Computerized structural analysis techniques Contract development and oversight Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short-term and long-term deadlines
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects 10 lbs. or more.
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Cloose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Additional Duties
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer III, IV include: Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized design. Inspects structures for impact damage and construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures. Performs inspections, structural evaluations and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure. Rates and monitors load carrying capacities of bridges. Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges. Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Salary Plan/Grade
- Transportation Engineer II B25, ($69,572 - $114,099/Annual)
- Transportation Engineer III B26, ($76,530 - $129,430/Annual)
- Transportation Engineer IV B27, ($84,182 - $142,374/Annual)
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
Job Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Jul 9, 2026, 4:03:41 PM