Transportation Engineer II, or III - Digital Delivery - Design Division - Austin, TX

About the role

The Texas Department of Transportation's Design Division is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our innovative Digital Delivery Section. This person will work with engineers, EAs, and analysts on a variety of topics, including developing processes to advance the Digital Delivery Program.

The Digital Delivery Program works towards utilizing models, created in the design process, in construction in lieu of traditional paper or pdf plan sheets, then utilizing construction data for creating a digital twin of the TxDOT system. As part of this job, this person will gain knowledge in all aspects of the project development process including survey, design, construction inspection, hydrology, hydraulics, environmental, and review.

Responsibilities

Transportation Engineer II responsibilities include:

• Assist with development of processes, procedures, and pilots for design, construction, hydraulics, environmental, bridge, traffic, letting, etc. for TxDOT's Digital Delivery Program.
• Develop, recommend, and implement modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
• Perform complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assist project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• Assist with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Interpret the Utility Accommodation Policy.
• Perform and/or document in-house research studies.
• Provide technical expertise in planning, coordinating, maintaining and operating traffic management systems TxDOT's transportation system.

Transportation Engineer III responsibilities include all of the above, plus:

• Oversee construction project traffic control plans; periodically review traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Provide design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Assess and report actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Develop technical presentations and represent TxDOT.
• Act as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications for Transportation Engineer II:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer* Safety Impact Certificate.

Minimum qualifications for Transportation Engineer III:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer* Safety Impact Certificate.

Skills

Competencies for Transportation Engineer II:

• Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal methods.
• Construction phasing and sequencing.
• Highway construction design applications.
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction.
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications.

Competencies for Transportation Engineer III:

• All of the above, plus:
• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures.
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies.
• Risk management and contingency planning.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships.

Benefits

TxDOT offers a comprehensive range of benefits, 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.

Pay

Salary Range:

• Transportation Engineer II: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00.
• Transportation Engineer III: $92,000.00 - $112,000.00.