Transportation Engineer II​/III​/IV

Job Title:

Transportation Engineer II/III/IV (2600558)

San Antonio District Headquarters, 4615 NW LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78229

Full‑time, Regular, Standard, Non‑Management;
Day shift (Monday‑Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm); 5% travel required.

• Transportation Engineer II: $69,572 – $114,099
• Transportation Engineer III: $76,530 – $129,430
• Transportation Engineer IV: $84,182 – $142,374

• Assist districts with bridge inspection‑related matters.
• Develop specifications for special bridge design details and projects.
• Review shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
• Design complex bridge projects and perform specialized design.
• Perform complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Perform inspections, structural evaluations, and analyses of bridges and related structures that have appraisal and condition ratings or are recommended for closure.
• Rate and monitor load‑carrying capacities of bridges.
• Conduct structural review of complex forming, falsework, and erection details.
• Recommend bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and repair of damaged bridges.
• Review and check special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.
• Review designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science; higher degrees accepted by TX PELS.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas (or licensed in another U.S. state, with requirement to obtain Texas license within six months).
• Valid driver’s license; driving a state vehicle required.
• Open Water Diver certification if performing underwater bridge inspections.
• Completion of comprehensive training on the Bridge Inspector’s Training Manual or NICET Level III/IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within one year of hire.
• Experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent) in bridge design, rehabilitation, and repair; graduate‑level education may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
• Knowledge of standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures, fatigue and fracture mechanics, bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations, bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a safe and effective working relationship with others and to facilitate group communication and decision‑making.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Open Water Diver certification (if required).
• Bridge Safety Inspection certification (NICET Level III/IV) within one year of hire.

• Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat (below 32 °F and above 100 °F for more than one hour), noise, moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Required to wear protective gear: respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Sedentary work with occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs and carrying small tools.
• Pre‑employment physical required.
• Must pass a drug test; subject to random drug testing.

• 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

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.