Transportation Engineer II or III

About the Role

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

At the II level, employees perform work independently on assignments; unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. At the III level, employees establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives; issues are rarely referred to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contracts, specifications, plans, and utility billing documents associated with right-of-way coordination.
• Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and to provide technical support.
• Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations, and transportation planning studies.
• Recommends practices and procedures for Critical Path Method scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and baseline management.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing complex transportation projects.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers, and local entities.
• Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys, and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering-related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work, and monitors consultant design contracts.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS).
• 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 (experience can be full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-per-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license; this position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer* (Professional engineers licensed in another U.S. state but not in Texas must meet Texas licensing requirements, obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire, and sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation Engineer II:
  • Familiarity with MicroStation and TxDOT standards.
  • Strong skills in contract management, including tracking, reviewing, and processing agreements and work authorizations.
  • Proficiency in reviewing design submittals at 30%, 60%, 95%, and 100% completion stages, providing technical feedback, and ensuring quality.
• Transportation Engineer III:
  • Advanced project management expertise, including oversight of multiple complex projects and coordination with internal teams, consultants, and external agencies.
  • Strong contract administration skills, with the ability to manage, review, and approve agreements, amendments, and work authorizations independently.
  • Proficiency in reviewing and providing technical guidance on design submittals at 30%, 60%, 95%, and 100% completion stages, ensuring compliance with standards and project objectives.

Skills

• Transportation Engineer II:
  • Considerable knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices, and methods, and the application of engineering theory.
  • Considerable knowledge of hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical design activities and principles.
  • Considerable knowledge of contract development and oversight, budgeting methods and procedures, and government funding programs, methods, and procedures.
  • Proficient skill in speaking to present ideas clearly, concisely, and organized to optimize audience understanding.
  • Ability to exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Transportation Engineer III:
  • All skills listed for Transportation Engineer II, plus:
  • Considerable knowledge of industry guidelines, specifications, and codes in the production and use of technical plans for development and delivery of products and services.
  • Considerable knowledge of project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a Critical Path Method enterprise information system management tool.
  • Considerable knowledge of Critical Path Method for managing projects, cost estimating, and cost controls.
  • Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
  • Proficient skill in planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
  • Proficient skill in monitoring the status and progress of projects.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Required to wear protective gear such as respirators, hard hats, or other devices.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Walking: Moving on foot to accomplish tasks, including long distances or between work sites.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Close Visual Acuity: Work includes viewing data/figures, computer screens, and extensive reading.

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.

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. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance.

Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular