Position Information

Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as a Transportation Engineer and help deliver meaningful roadway and mobility improvements across East Texas!

With work locations available throughout the Atlanta District including Atlanta, Mount Pleasant, Texarkana, and Marshall, you'll support planning, design, and project development in a region that is experiencing steady growth. TxDOT offers strong professional growth, supportive teams, and the chance to make a real impact through public service.

Work Locations:

Atlanta District Headquarters, 701 E. Main, Atlanta, TX 75551

Texarkana Area Office, 520 Sowell Lane, Texarkana, TX 75501

Marshall Area Office, 300 E. Loop 390 N., Marshall, TX 75670

Mt. Pleasant Area Office, 2210 W. Ferguson, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Salary Ranges:

Transportation Engineer I, B24, $65,104.00 - $106,634.00 annually

Transportation Engineer II, B25, $69,572.00 - $114,099.00 annually

Transportation Engineer III, B26, $76,530.00 - $129,430.00 annually

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on applicant's work experience, 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

Transportation 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.

Transportation 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/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.

Transportation Engineer III: Performs advanced and 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II:

In addition to the above job responsibilities:

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

Transportation Engineer III:

In addition to the above job responsibilities:

• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer I: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.

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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*

*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:

Knowledge of:

• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Skill in:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Other:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Required to wear protective gear- respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• 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.