E281 Transportation Engineer II, III, IV Corpus Christi HQ

Between $81k and

$142k

Per Year

Position range in Nueces County $38k - $77k Per Year

E281 Transportation Engineer II, III, IV Corpus Christi HQ

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Location: Corpus Christi, TX - 78416

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16895781

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 7/21/2025

Updated: 7/22/2025

Expires: 8/4/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID: 2501837

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Day Shift

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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 II Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation. Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets. Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts. Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies. Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes Analyzes and recommends approval for use of consultants and/or facility contracts. Analyzes and reports on routine program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects. Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support. Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements. Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions. Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers. Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer III In addition to the above Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes Transportation Engineer IV In addition to the above Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through execution. Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work. Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff. Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements. Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding.

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