Job Description - Transportation Engineer II, III, IV - District Construction Office (2601546)We are seeking a Transportation Engineer based in Laredo, TX, to support construction contracting and project delivery across eight counties within the TxDOT Laredo District.Salary Range for Each Position Level Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 - $114,099Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374Minimum Salary: $69,572.00Maximum Salary: $142,374.00Pay Basis Yearly (FLSA Status: Exempt)Work Locations Laredo District Headquarters1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOPLaredo, TX 78043Travel Yes, up to 25% of the timeShift Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Onsite)Benefits and Perks Retirement PlansFlexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave & HolidaysHealth Premiums paid 100% for Full‑Time EmployeesOn‑the‑Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development & Advancement OpportunitiesFamily‑Friendly Policies & ProgramsResponsibilities Assist Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.Oversee construction and audit records.Oversee construction project traffic control plans and review traffic control devices.Travel to project sites for on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, and technical support.Monitor consultants' progress and work quality; check invoices and documents; prepare supplemental agreements.Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.Resolve differences between contractors and inspectors.Review construction related to operations.Review shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements, and change‑order requests.Use the department's Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource‑management tool for scheduling and resource management of projects.Analyze and report on complex program funding change scenarios and impacts on project schedules.Analyze schedule trends, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions to management.Assess actual project progress versus planned progress, identifying trends and variances.Assist Project Managers in establishing realistic schedule baselines.Monitor and inspect contracted work sites.Recommend best practices for CPM scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and baseline management.Serve as a consultant to staff engineers on construction operations coordination.Analyze and assist in resolving contract problems and disputes.Chair or serve on contract selection teams.Conduct final inspections of completed construction projects.Coordinate and monitor consultant contract‑related projects.Oversee final acceptance of federally exempt construction projects.Perform advanced planning tasks such as plan reviews, calculations, and transportation planning studies.Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related science. A higher degree accepted by TX PELS.Experience 5 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related experience for Transportation Engineer II; 6 years for III; 7 years for IV.Licenses and Certifications Valid U.S. driver's license; position requires driving a state vehicle.Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or, if licensed in another U.S. state, must obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire and sign an agreement.Construction engineering policies and proceduresConstruction phasing and sequencingBridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures, regulationsConstruction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devicesApplicable testing methods, processes, and proceduresCritical Path Method for managing projectsCost estimating and cost controlsContract development and oversightApplicable laws, rules, and regulationsBudgeting methods and proceduresNegotiating settlement of differences; effective communication skillsPresentation skillsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions Inside and outside environmental conditionsHazardous exposures such as moving vehicles, high places, heat, or chemicalsLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift or carry up to 10 lbsReaching / extending arms and handsStanding for prolonged periodsWalking / moving on foot from one site to another over long distancesTalking / exchanging ideas verballyThis position is physically demanding and requires a pre‑employment physical exam. Candidates must pass a drug test; random testing applies. Medical marijuana is not accepted as a medical explanation for a positive test.Job Attributes Schedule: Full‑timeEmployee Status: RegularJob Type: StandardJob Level: Non‑ManagementUnposting Date: OngoingState Job Title/s: Engineer III, IV, VState Job Code/s: 2154, 2155, 2156Veteran Preference TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are provided for each state classification code where applicable.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 Act of 1990.#J-18808-Ljbffr