Transportation Engineer II, III or IV

Position Information Join our team as a Transportation Engineer! Are you ready to drive innovation and make an impact in the world of transportation? We are seeking motivated professionals to join our team as a Transportation Engineer II, II, or IV- positions that offer exciting opportunities to shape the future of infrastructure. In this role, you'll play a key part in planning, designing, and improving transportation systems while ensuring compliance with federal and state standards. From hands-on project development to complex engineering solutions, your skills will help create safer, more efficient roadways for communities. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and ready to take the next step in your career, apply today! Salary Grade/Plan: Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 - $114,099/yearly Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430/yearly Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374/yearly The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs. 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 Performs complex 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties:Transportation Engineer II:Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to the existing program of responsibility. Develops design and project development reports, surveys, and correspondence. Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts. Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations, and assisting in transportation planning studies. Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding. Assists project managers with resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects, programs, and plans. Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, the Corps of Engineers, and local entities. Designs complex bridge projects and performs specialized design. Develops and/or reviews engineering-related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans. Makes presentations and represents TxDOT. May serve as a lead worker and perform related tasks. Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of PS&E submission, special specifications or special provisions. Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting. Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer III:The above mentioned and:Develops plans for the project managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes; and managing quality performance measurements. Assists with design, computer operations, and plan preparation. Coordinates on design schematics; assists with capacity and levelofservice studies; and reviews inhouse and consultant traffic control, traffic management, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects. Performs final review of, prepares, evaluates, and negotiates contracts with consultants for routine, fracturecritical, and underwater bridge inspections. Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings, and field changes for traffic control devices; signals; signs; markings; detours; traffic control plans; electrical distribution; roadway lighting; and traffic management systems. Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians. Reviews, processes, and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers. Transportation Engineer IV:The above mentioned and:Assists Project Managers in establishing realistic and achievable schedule baselines for highly complex projects. Coordinates and/or monitors consultant contracts and related projects. Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts. Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations, and transportation planning studies. Performs, reviews, and monitors detailed investigations, data collection, analyses, and coordination of bridgerelated research, and recommends costeffective projectlevel design for new, rehabilitated, and reconstructed bridges. Responsible for all design and plan preparation for the district's Central Design Section. Serves as a Project Manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work. Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing highly complex transportation projects. May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input for team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operational coverage. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Transportation Engineer II-IV: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Experience: Transportation Engineer II: 5 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 Transportation Engineer III: 6 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 Transportation Engineer IV: 7 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 Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof EngineerIf 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: Transportation Engineer II:Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Design and plan preparation methods and requirements Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies Cost estimating and cost controls Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities Performing basic design and drafting Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines Monitoring the status and progress of projects Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Using computers, applicable programs, applications and systems Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives., staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; make decisions that support business objectives and goals. Transportation Engineer III: The above and: Industry guidelines, specifications and codes, in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services. Highway construction design applications Planning methods, techniques, and strategies Developing and giving presentations The use of applicable programming languages Transportation Engineer IV: The above and: Construction phasing and sequencing Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices Resource capacity planning, implementation, and variance analysis using a CPM enterprise information system management tool Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc. Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing - prolonged periods of time Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks; long distance/from one work site to another Feeling - determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Repetitive motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers Close visual acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Close visual acuity - work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts Close visual acuity - using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts Visual acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Visual acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures 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.

Created: 2026-03-10