Transportation Engineer II or III - Fort Bend Area Office

About the role

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District Fort Bend Area Office is seeking a Transportation Engineer II or III to support roadway design and construction efforts. This position offers the opportunity to lead and support roadway design for a wide range of transportation projects that directly impact the community, while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Covers maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Serves as a lead worker and handles related tasks.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

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