Bridge Team Lead - (2602369)
Position Information Dallas District's Bridge Section is looking to hire a Bridge Team Lead based in Mesquite, TX. This engineer will help preserve our significant financial investment in Texas bridges, meet and exceed the Federal Highway Administration's requirements for state Bridge Inspection Programs, and lead a team responsible for in-house bridge and special structures design, plan preparation, 3D bridge modeling, and research implementation. The role also involves training team members, ensuring quality control, and creating bridge repair plans and follow-up action reviews.
Dallas District oversees the maintenance, inspection, and monitoring of more than 7000 bridges. As a District, we have more structures than most states. Responsibilities for this position will include routine inspections, special inspections, condition surveys, QA/QC of inspections and preparation and review of scour documentation. If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce and you have the technical skills to help progress the program, let's talk! Title/Grade/SalaryTransportation Engineer IVB27: $84,182.00 - $142,374.00/yearTransportation Engineer VB28: $92,600.00 - $156,612.00/year This position is for a Transportation Engineer IV or V. 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.
: 90,000.00
: 126,000.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Dallas District Headquarters
4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80
Mesquite 75150
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: M - F, 8 Hours Per Day Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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 PackageTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Transportation Engineer IV, V: Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or research. 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties:Transportation Engineer IVAssists districts with bridge inspection-related matters. Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems.Schedules, assigns, and oversees bridge inspection activities. Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards. Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.Monitors contract performance evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance. Leads/ Trains professional and administrative staffPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned.Transportation Engineer V - Performs all the above plus:Designs highly complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for advanced and highly complex projects.
Minimum Qualifications:Education - Transportation Engineer IV or V:Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.Experience: Transportation Engineer IV - 7 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 QualificationsTransportation Engineer V - 8 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 QualificationsLicenses 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 IVExtensive knowledge of:Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects withing area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines. Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.Performing basic design and drafting.Preparing technical/statistical reports. Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures Transportation Engineer V - all the above plus:Extensive knowledge of:Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structuresFatigue and fracture mechanics.Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements.Hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical design activities and principles. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protectionSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsRequired to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devicesMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbsClimbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionWalking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherTalking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationClose Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Conditions of Employment:Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.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.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.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.This position requires a minimum of two years of direct bridge design experience and one year of bridge inspection experience. Applicants should clearly document this experience in their resume and application.
: Engineering/Engr Support
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 15, 2026, 4:08:16 PM
: Sep 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineer VI/V State Job Code/s: 2157/2156
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Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.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.Additional Applicant Information for applicants.
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