Transportation Engineer II, III or IV

About the Role

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance, and/or research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work involves contact with governmental officials and private entities.

• Transportation Engineer II: Performs complex transportation engineering work independently; unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
• Transportation Engineer III: Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work; establishes work plans and priorities to meet set objectives; issues are rarely referred to the supervisor.
• Transportation Engineer IV: Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work; virtually self-supervising with direct accountability for the work product.

This position oversees corridor management for IH-30, including design schematics, CE&I, testing, and mobility projects in Hunt and Rains Counties. Qualification and experience will determine the position level and pay.

Responsibilities

• Review construction related to operations, including shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements, and change order requests.
• Review traffic engineering studies, traffic impact analysis, warranting of traffic signals, and speed zones.
• Assist Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Assist with design, computer operations, and plan preparation.
• Monitor consultants' progress and work quality; check invoices and associated documents; prepare supplemental agreements.
• Oversee contracts, issue work orders, and monitor construction schedules, contractor payments, and job progress on construction projects.
• Perform and/or coordinate the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications, or special provisions.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS).
• Experience:
  • Transportation Engineer II: 5 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer III: 6 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years of 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 (PE) or ability to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire if licensed in another U.S. state.

Skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Highway construction design applications.
• Construction engineering policies, procedures, phasing, and sequencing.
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies, and requirements.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.
• Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using critical path method enterprise information system management tools.
• Maintaining safe and effective working relationships with others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to environmental conditions (protected from weather but not temperature changes).
• Subject to noise and vibration.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing.

This position is identified as physically demanding and requires 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.

Pay

• Transportation Engineer II: $69,572 - $114,099 yearly
• Transportation Engineer III: $76,530 - $129,430 yearly
• Transportation Engineer IV: $84,182 - $142,374 yearly

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

TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2024, and many offices are designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

Schedule

Full-time, regular (non-management) position.