E379 Area Engineer - Jefferson County

Between $112k and $189k Per Year E379 Area Engineer - Jefferson County

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Chief Executives

Location:

Beaumont, TX - 77708

Job Type:

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

Posted:

05/05/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

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Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

05/08/2026

Expires:

06/04/2026

Agency Job ID:

2601075 Job #: 17010940 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Work involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing: construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings, Design Section operations in the area office; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right-of-way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.

Essential Duties:

Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs. Approves project candidate submission for program calls.

Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety and preparation and monitoring of budgets.

Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area.

Oversees, coordinates and monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of estimates; resolves differences, disputes and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures.

Oversees, plans and executes emergency procedures, preparedness and response for a geographic area; as required responds to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/conditions.

Provides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiations. Represents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks at public functions and participates in other civic endeavors.

Reviews, recommends and approves change orders.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.