Transportation Engineer III, IV- Materials and Tests Division

About the role

The Materials and Tests Division (MTD) delivers statewide service and technical expertise in materials quality and technology to support the Texas transportation system. MTD is comprised of multiple sections and labs: Quality Assurance, Structural Materials Operations Section, Structural Materials Field/Engineering Section, Coatings, Calibrations, and Traffic Materials, Flexible Pavements, Asphalt Binder, and Rigid Pavement and Concrete Materials. We are seeking Transportation Engineers to join our state-of-the-art laboratory and work alongside industry-leading experts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs engineering analysis of statewide materials conditions and develops reports.
• Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Makes decisions on major issues and recommends solutions.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Maintains and updates the department's policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance and technical support to districts, divisions and the FHWA in matters concerning bridge maintenance.
• Provides information regarding innovative and experimental technologies to department personnel.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Transportation Engineer III - 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Transportation Engineer IV - 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of: Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development.
• Expert skill in: Research and analysis methodologies.
• Proficient skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Evaluating products, equipment and material.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

• Transportation Engineer III - $72,530 - $129,430.
• Transportation Engineer IV - $84,182- $142,374.

Schedule

Full-time.

Employee Status

Regular.

Job Level

Non-Management.

Job Posting

Jun 25, 2026, 7:13:59 AM.