The Texas Department of Transportation is on the search for a Maintenance Engineer based in Lufkin, Texas.

This position will work closely with the Director of Maintenance and the Area Engineers to maintain Lufkin Districts transportation system. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for management of the district's routine and emergency maintenance contracts, including writing, reviewing, and managing project changes. Additionally, this position will assist in budget development and maintenance. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunities for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be part of our team, apply now!

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)

Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and/or contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
• Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Directs and oversees contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications and authorizes payment of estimates.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Establishes, modifies or interprets applicable standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Participates in district plan review activities.
• Reviews, coordinates, monitors and approves routine and emergency maintenance contracts; performs/oversees maintenance specifications writing/review, plans and proposal review, and preparation of estimates for letting.
• 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.

Experience:

• 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (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
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

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:

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.
  • Pavement maintenance.
  • Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.
  • Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures.
  • Roadway maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
  • Considerable knowledge of:
  • Budgeting methods and procedures.
  • Contract development and oversight.
• Expert skill in:
  • Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities.
• Proficient skill in:
  • Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustment to meet deadlines.
  • Scheduling work assignments.
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
    

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• 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)

• 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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information