Transportation Engineer I or II - FTW District Bridge section

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Fort Worth District is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our dedicated team in the Bridge Section. Here, you’ll receive all the training, and tools with ample opportunities for growth within the agency. Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for structural design? Do you thrive in solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and managing multiple priorities? If you're self-motivated, knowledgeable in the structural design fields, and ready to make a lasting impact, TxDOT wants you in our team! 

Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76133

Salary / Grade:

Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $65,104 - $106,634

Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $69,572 - $114,099

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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 work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.

• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

• Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.

• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.

   

   

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer II:

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

• Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs

• Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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 full time 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 full time 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. 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:

• Foundation analysis programs

• Computerized structural analysis techniques

• Performing basic design and drafting

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

• Communicate effectively

Additional competencies for a Transportation Engineer II:

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

• Fatigue and fracture mechanics

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures

   

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

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

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.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

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

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