Transportation Engineer Supervisor - District Roadway Design Section

Position Information
The Dallas District Roadway Design Office is looking for a Transportation Engineer Supervisor that will oversee one of four In-House design sections working on a variety of projects including major mobility projects! This position will manage a team of up to 10 engineers and engineering assistants at various skill levels to develop Plans, Specifications & Estimate packages for these complex projects. The TE Supervisor role provides the chance to participate in all aspects of the management and technical design of a project as well as the opportunity for mentorship and skills development of team members!
Title/Grade/Salary
Transportation Engineer Supervisor
B29: $101,860 - $172,272/year
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
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:

• Advises staff engineers.
• Prepares and submits Plans, Specifications and Estimates (P.S. & E.) on projects.
• Coordinates with Area Engineers on design and plan preparation.
• Oversees career development activities for engineering assistants.
• Participates in district plan review activities.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Testifies at condemnation hearings and trials.
• Performs other duties 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:

• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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.