Engineer in Training-Professional Engineer (Transportation)

City of Pflugerville, TX

$69K — $127K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire for entry-level role.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Texas required within three years of employment for experienced role.
  • Minimum of one year of relevant experience required for Professional Engineer, none for Engineer-in-Training.
  • Valid Class C Texas driver license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Engineering Manager with ordinance updates and design manual adjustments.
  • Review and analyze transportation project plans and permits.
  • Collect and analyze traffic data through counts and evaluations.
  • Conduct traffic engineering studies and make recommendations for traffic controls.
  • Prepare technical documentation to support proposals for City Council.
  • Support in the development of the City’s annual capital improvement projects.
  • Engage in inspections and interact with city inspectors on construction site issues.

Benefits

  • 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month.
  • Zero premium cost for employee medical insurance.
  • 50% employer contribution towards dependent health benefits.
  • Zero premium cost for employee dental insurance.
  • 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave annually.
  • 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
  • 7% of employee's salary contributed to retirement plan with a 2 to 1 match by the City.
Full Job Description
Salary : $69,710.00 - $127,100.00 Annually
Location : Pflugerville, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager, reviews transportation capital improvement program projects and performs traffic and transportation studies to maintain and improve mobility and safety of Pflugerville's transportation system, including preliminary plans, site plans, final plats, public infrastructure construction plans, traffic impact analysis, and right of way permits. Provides engineering support for additional engineering projects including the City of Pflugerville's MS4 permit, implementation of the roadway impact fee ordinance, and floodplain management. Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with established departmental policies & procedures, City codes and ordinances, and state and federal regulations. Capable of exercising engineering knowledge to review, analyze, discuss and make recommendations regarding a variety of complex engineering assignments within defined methods, procedures and practices., architects, developers, and sub-contractors; frequently interfaces with City management and other City employees.

Compensation
Salary is depending on qualifications and whether being hired as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer.
Engineer-in-Training - $69,710-$87,140
Professional Engineer - $84,735-$127,100

Note - This position is an in-person position, but is eligible for some hybrid work. However, City of Pflugerville employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions and normal work schedules.
Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

  • Assist the Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer with updates to ordinances and updates to the Engineering Design Manual and construction Standards as needed.
  • Review preliminary plans, site plans, final plats, public infrastructure construction plans, traffic impact analysis, floodplain and drainage reports, engineering reports, and right of way permits.
  • Perform activities to gather traffic data to include manual and machine traffic counts, pedestrian counts, delay measurements, vehicle speed observations and other transportation-related data needs.
  • Perform traffic engineering studies using field evaluations and make recommendations concerning traffic signals, speed zoning, stop signs and other traffic controls.
  • Prepare technical documents necessary to support ordinance requests to the City Council.
  • May assist City Engineer with developing the City's annual capital improvement plan and managing capital improvement projects: provide input into cost estimates and right-of-way acquisitions; create preliminary designs; perform preliminary reviews.
  • Assist the Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer with reports, delegation of projects and with City Council or Commission meetings/agendas including internal department meetings.
  • Provides support with city inspectors for any field related/job site inspection and issues.
  • Interpret, amend, or update codes and standards as assigned; remain current regarding developing trends and changes in federal, state, and local regulatory practices.
  • Attend and make presentations to City Council and Commission meetings, as required; interface with other City and community organizations, as requested.
  • Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Formal Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Relatable Work Experience
Engineer-in-Training: None required.
Professional Engineer: One (1) year of experience in Civil Engineering.
Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Engineer-in-Training: EIT certification or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date. Valid Class C Texas driver license with a good driving record.
Professional Engineer: PE registration by the State of Texas or the ability to gain within three (3) years of employment. Valid Class C Texas Driver license with a good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience within a Municipal or County government, with emphasis in streets and drainage projects.

Please upload documentation verifying any required education or certifications listed above at the time of application.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

  • Civil engineering concepts, practices, and procedures related to streets, drainage, transportation, floodplain, and related development services.
  • Professional, administrative, and technical knowledge in civil engineering design, project management, construction, and other relevant fields.
  • Soliciting information, cooperation and negotiating solutions to meet the concerns of citizens, neighborhoods, developers, and public officials, modern methods, materials, and techniques of development service and transportation engineering.
  • Reviewing and detecting deviations in specifications from approved engineering practices, codes, and ordinances.
  • Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn other computer project management programs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
  • Working knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam. Ability to learn hydrology/hydraulics and traffic modeling computer software.
  • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database; ability to operate computer and other standard office equipment.
  • Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment; must be able to lift 30 lbs.
  • Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment and City vehicles.
  • Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required.
  • Effectively and efficiently work in an open office environment, and a work from home environment.


If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit:
Benefits Overview:
  • 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month.
  • Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
  • 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
  • Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
  • 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
  • 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
  • Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
  • Military leave.
  • Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit

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