Position Information

This job opening is for one Transportation Engineer I or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. 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.

Transportation Engineer I - B24 |$65,104 - $106,634 yearly

Transportation Engineer II - B25 | $69,572 - $114,099 yearly

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.

Essential Duties:

Transport Engineer I:

• Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and
  job progress on construction projects.
• Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA,
  contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs and/or documents in-house research studies.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and
  contracts.
• Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
• Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditions.
• 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 and roadway lighting and traffic management
  systems.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.

Transportation Engineer II:

• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.
• Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA,
  contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special
  specifications or special provisions.
• Performs engineering analysis of statewide pavement conditions and develops reports on pavement conditions.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditions.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
• Reviews contracts, specifications, plans, and utility billing documents associated with right of way coordination.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

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 (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:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Highway construction design applications
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Materials design, specifications and applications
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Preparing technical/statistical reports

Transportation Engineer II:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information
  and information technology related systems
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information
  system management tool
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Budgeting methods and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)