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FSQA Tech Jobs in Oakland, MS at Ajinomoto Foods North America
Materials Quality Engineer I/II – Fort Worth District Laboratory – (2501284)
Position Information
Materials Quality Engineer II/III (Transportation Engineer II/III)
Are you a licensed engineer that has knowledge and understanding of materials used in roadway construction? Are you detail oriented and tech savvy? Do you like both field and office work? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you looking for career growth and opportunity? Interested in being a part of the team that tests and develops materials used in the roadways that your friends and family use? If this sounds like you, come learn and grow with TxDOT!
TxDOT’s Fort Worth District is looking for a Materials Quality Engineer based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available your family and retirement benefits.
Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority!
Work Location: 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Salary Grade:
Materials Quality Engineer I: (B24) $5,425.33 – $8,886.16 (monthly)
Materials Quality Engineer II: (B25) $5,797.66 – $9,508.25 (monthly)
This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer I or II, depending on business need and applicants’ qualifications.
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: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary: 114,099.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
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
Materials Quality Engineer I:
Performs 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Materials Quality Engineer II:
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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:
Materials Quality Engineer I:
Assists in monitoring material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Materials Quality Engineer II (additional duties):
Assists district and division personnel on material and/or fabrication requirements and advises of appropriate material and/or fabrication application and acceptability.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development. (Geotechnical Engineering)
Minimum Qualifications:
Materials Quality Engineer I:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Materials Quality Engineer II:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof Engineer*
If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector’s Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
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.
Competencies:
Materials Quality Engineer I:
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Materials design, specifications and applications
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Materials Quality Engineer II (additional competencies):
Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
Contract development and oversight
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to noise
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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)
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: May 6, 2025, 1:31:16 PM Unposting Date: May 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineer II / Engineer III State Job Code/s: 2153 / 2154
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
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 Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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Title: FSQA Tech
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Oakland, MS
