District Engineer - (2502235)
Position Information
Committed to providing a safe and effective transportation system, the Beaumont District works with a variety of stakeholders and agencies for the benefit of the traveling public. It is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of nearly 2,400 miles of state highway and more than 1,500 bridges in Southeast Texas. The district covers eight counties and is located along the Gulf Coast and adjacent to Louisiana.
Minimum Salary: 164,048.00 Maximum Salary: 277,446.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Beaumont District Headquarters 8350 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Onsite
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
Provides executive-level direction, management and engineering oversight of all activities in a district, to include transportation planning, operations, right-of-way, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, safety and environmental functions, as well as administrative and support activities. Reports directly to the Director of District Operations. Recommends facilities, personnel staffing and funding levels required to carry out programs. Work requires travel. Work requires extensive contact with business and community leaders; contractors; special interest or trade groups; governmental and transportation officials at the local, state, federal or international levels; the media and private entities. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcome.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related discipline. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 6 years transportation engineering as a Licensed Professional Engineer (LPE) in planning, location, design, construction, operation and maintenance. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Must have 5 years managerial/supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Tx Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Valid Driver’s License, this position requires a state vehicle.
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• 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.

Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Manager
Job Posting: Aug 11, 2025, 3:39:11 PM Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: District Engineer State Job Code/s: 2161
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information

• Cooperates with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on federal aid funded projects and with cities in accordance with highway maintenance agreements, and as required collaborates with Mexican officials on projects involving bi-national planning.
• Coordinates transportation matters across state lines and promotes multimodalism in the state’s transportation system.
• Directs operations of a regional surveillance, communication and control center involving local agency partnerships, which manage highway and street operations, as required.
• Directs preparation of funding, planning, right-of-way, construction, maintenance and/or operation agreements with cities, counties, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, regional mobility authorities and/or private entities.
• Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned metropolitan area including construction, maintenance and traffic control and operations requirements for short-range and long-range projections
• Meets with state agency representatives, local political subdivisions, public and private interest groups, to plan and develop work programs and support transportation systems planning and services and other transportation efforts.
• Provides direction for construction projects; implements uniform interpretation and application of specifications; responsible for resolution of contractor disputes, claims, final construction inspections and construction project reports.
• Provides leadership in the maintenance of the highways and bridges and oversees a viable preventive maintenance program to extend the service life of equipment and facilities.
• Represents the Department to the public including answering inquiries, making media presentations, speaking at public functions and participating in other civic endeavors in the community.
• Serves on and/or chairs research committees to stay abreast of transportation design innovations and to study modification of existing transportation systems, as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.