Would you like to make a career in the Highway construction industry? Are you interested in being part of a successful team managing construction Contracts in the eight counties that are part of TxDOT Beaumont District? Would you enjoy being part of the process of building and maintaining state highways?

The Construction Office for the TxDOT’s Beaumont District is looking for a Transportation Engineer based in Beaumont, TX. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Salary Range for each position level

Transportation Engineer II B25, $69,572- $114,099

Transportation Engineer III B26, $76,530- $129,430

Transportation Engineer IV B27, $84,182- $142,374

Transportation Engineer V B28, $92,600- $156,612

****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)

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 II:

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
• Oversees construction and audit records.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible..
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III:

The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:

• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.

• Oversees construction and audit records.

• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.

• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

• Oversees district laboratory operations and monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.

• Oversees the external Equal Employment Opportunity program for construction contract work; monitors on-the-job training and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs.

• Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Transportation Engineer IV:

The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects.
• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements.
• Oversees construction and audit records.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Oversees district laboratory operations and monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
• Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.

Transportation Engineer V:

The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex projects.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements.
• Oversees construction and audit records.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Oversees district laboratory operations and monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
• Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.

Minimum 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 engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer III: 6years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer IV: 7years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer V: 8years 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*

• 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.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer II:

• Highway construction design applications
• S tandards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Government funding programs, methods and procedures
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

Transportation Engineer III:

The competencies for this job include those listed above and the following:

• Developingandimplementing programs

• Constructionengineeringpoliciesand procedures

• Constructionphasingand sequencing

• Applicabletestingmethods,processesand procedures

• Projectchanges(scope,budget,schedule,resourcemanagement)usingacriticalpathmethodenterpriseinformation system management tool

• Applicablelaws,rules,and regulations

• Publicrelationsformaintainingeffectiveworkingrelationshipswithindividualsandgroups,bothinternaland external

• Performingcalculationstoincludematerialandlaborestimates,expenses,technicalsurveydataand engineering

• Monitoringthestatusandprogressof projects

• Exerciseslogicandreasoningtodefineproblems,establishfactsanddrawvalidconclusions;makesdecisionsthat support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer IV/V:

The competencies for this job include those listed above and the following:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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.

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

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