Transportation Engineer II/III (Construction) - (2602493)
Position Information If you are a licensed engineer with design and construction experience and are looking to build your skills, gain leadership experience, and grow your career; then, join TXDOT’s Odessa District and be part of a team delivering more than $1.2B in active construction projects. This position provides the opportunity to grow, lead and make a lasting impact to the communities we serve. The position reports to the Odessa District Construction Office which is comprised of a diverse staff that includes licensed engineers, project managers, auditors, inspectors, laboratory and materials professionals, contract specialists, designers, and engineering assistants. TXDOT offers outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth/advancement, work/life balance and supports Transportation Engineers with leadership programs and Project Management Professional (PMP) / Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) training and certification. Start growing your professional career with TXDOT, apply today!
: 69,572.00
: 129,430.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Odessa Area Engineer/Maint
3901 E HWY 80/2201 E LOOP 338
Odessa 79761
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hrs - Monday - Friday 8am - 5 pm 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)
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 IIAssesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects.Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.Oversees construction and audit records.Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.Performs other job responsibilities as assignedTransportation Engineer IIIAssesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects.Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.Oversees construction and audit records.Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Transportation Engineer II/IIIBachelor'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). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsTransportation Engineer III: 6 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*If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.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 IIHighway construction design applications.Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.Construction engineering policies and procedures.Construction phasing and sequencing.Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities.Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.Monitoring the status and progress of projects.Preparing technical/statistical reports.Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Transportation Engineer III (in addition to the above)Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation.Pavement design and management processes and procedures.Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements.Materials design, specifications and applications.Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area.Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities.Developing and giving presentations.Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changesSubject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protectionSubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject 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 chemicalsSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationSubject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluidsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceWorks frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobiaWorks in narrow aisles or passagewaysSedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.Climbing - 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 waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spineCrawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feetReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding-prolonged periods of timeWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherPushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motionLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionFingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palmFeeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objectsTalking/expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsClose Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication partsVisual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and millsVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structuresConditions 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.
: Engineering/Engr Support
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Oct 2, 2026, 2:16:34 PM
: Nov 2, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineer III State Job Code/s: 2154
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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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