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Position Information

The TxDOT Houston District Construction Office is seeking a qualified professional to be the District Pavement Engineer. The ideal candidate should have at least four years of experience in transportation engineering, including a minimum of one year in a supervisory or lead role. The District Pavement Engineer is responsible for developing designs for both rigid and flexible pavements, as well as issuing pavement design reports. In addition, this position supervises the District Laboratory and Pavement Sections.

This position supports construction and maintenance activities throughout the district by providing guidance and direction on pavement design, materials used in constructing and maintaining pavements, and assisting with pavement maintenance forecasting and planning. The District Pavement Engineer also performs forensic analysis to determine the cause of pavement failures and distress and recommends corrective actions.

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 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)

Position Description

Transportation Engineer Supervisor

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:

• Coordinates with area engineers on design and plan preparation
• Coordinates with other engineers in the district and with the Materials and Pavements Section of the Construction Division concerning material testing, specifications, and material failures.
• Designs new pavements and overlays or reviews related activities.
• Develops and oversees laboratory and/or geotechnical consultant contracts.
• 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.
• Investigates roadway material failures and recommends solutions.
• Oversees district laboratory operations and monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
• Oversees the district pavement evaluation program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer Supervisor

Education:

• • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• • 4 years of 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-by-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have at least one (1) year of 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

• • • • Applicable analysis methodologies
      • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
      • Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
      • Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
      • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

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 adjustments to meet deadlines
      • Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
      • Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
      • Preparing technical/statistical reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise.
• 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.
• Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Crouching- bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
• Walking- moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
• Feeling- determining size, shape, temperature, or texture of objects.
• 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.
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

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.