Transportation Engineer I-II - Bryan District HQ

About the role

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.

TxDOT's Bryan District TP&D Sections are looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II based in Bryan, TX. You will gain valuable experience and work on major and minor transportation projects, including project planning, roadway and bridge design, culvert analysis and design, and other engineering principles and applications shaping the greater Brazos Valley area.

Responsibilities

Transportation Engineer I & II

• Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining agency project objectives.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Coordinates on design schematics.
• Coordinates with properties, utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analysis, tests, and to provide technical support.

Additional Duties for Transportation Engineer II

• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
• 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.

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 in 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license (position requires driving a state vehicle).
• Licensed Professional 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 one (1) year of date of hire.
• Professional engineers licensed in another state but not currently licensed in 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

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Highway construction design applications
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects 10 lbs. or more.
• Repetitive Motion — substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity — work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Standing prolonged periods of time
• Talking — expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Per 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e), “medical marijuana” under state law is not a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Pay

• Transportation Engineer I: $65,104 – $106,634
• Transportation Engineer II: $69,572 – $114,099

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.

Benefits

• 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 offices statewide are designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. For a complete list of the total compensation package, visit the TxDOT website. For benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

Schedule

Full-time

Additional Information

Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting Date: Oct 22, 2026
State Job Title/s: Engineer II/III
Employee Status: Regular

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. 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. To view the MOS codes, visit the Texas State Auditor's Office Compensation System Job Descriptions page.