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Transportation Engineer IV or V (Lead Geotechnical Engineer)

Texas Department of Transportation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Sept 2025

About the role

Transportation Engineer IV or V (Lead Geotechnical Engineer) - (2502708) Position Information 

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Houston’s infrastructure and advancing geotechnical engineering practice? TxDOT’s Houston District Bridge Design and Geotechnical Section is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This position will lead a small design team of engineers, technicians, and engineers in training. You and your team will plan, model, design, and details in-house geotechnical analyses and design, manage geotechnical-related consultant contracts, scour evaluation and mitigation, develops retaining wall design, bridge foundation design, and plan production, implements research, slope failure evaluation, and mitigation for a variety of transportation projects throughout the Houston District's 6-county area. Apply if you have previous geotechnical design background! 

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. 

 

Minimum Salary

: 105,000.00  

Maximum Salary

: 125,000.00    

Pay Basis

: Yearly  FLSA Status: Exempt 

Work Locations

: Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE  Houston 77007 

  

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time <

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Texas Department of Transportation

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