Assistant Area Engineer- Liberty Area Office

TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for a Assistant Area Engineer to join us in our Liberty Area Office, located in Liberty, Texas.

TxDOT has a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you are a talented and motivated professional interested in leading a team dedicated to maintaining the state's roadways, apply for this position!  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 an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. 

• Assistant Area Engineer:   B29 ($101,860 - $172,272/ Annual)

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)
 

Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. 

• Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities. 

• Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings. 

• Determines quantities and estimates cost. 

• Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects. 

• Monitors traffic control plans. 

• Oversees right-of-way, design and/or plan preparation for area office. 

• Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training. 

• Prepares and/or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reports 

• Resolves public complaints. 

• Works with governmental officials on behalf of the Area Engineer. 

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

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

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques 

• Construction engineering policies and procedures 

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities 

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures 

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities 

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external 

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data 

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems 

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

   

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools 

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 

• Standing-prolonged periods of time -

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 

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

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