Position InformationJoin TxDOT's Maintenance Division and help shape the future of Texas transportation. We are seeking a motivated Professional Engineer to join the Pavements Branch, a team of engineers dedicated to evaluating, designing, and preserving one of the nation's largest highway networks. This role offers the opportunity to work on pavement design, forensic investigations, rehabilitation strategies, emerging technologies, and statewide technical support. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to policies and best practices that improve the safety and performance of Texas highways.
Note: This position may require occasional travel on the weekends to respond to emergency requests.
Position, Salary Grade/Range: Transportation Engineer I, B24: $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II, B25: $69,572 - $114,099
Transportation Engineer III, B26: $76,530 - $129,430
This position is for Transportation Engineer I, II, or III. 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 and PerksAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, 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
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description Transportation Engineer I 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.
Transportation Engineer II Performs complex 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Transportation Engineer III Performs advanced and complex 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:Transportation Engineer I- Assists in evaluating pavement products and pavement condition data.
- Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
- Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
- Performs engineering analysis of statewide pavement conditions and develops reports on pavement conditions
- Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
- Performs/monitors field applications of experimental features or other innovative methods.
- Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
- Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
- Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Transportation Engineer IIAll of the above and
- Develops training courses and/or materials.
- Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
- Provides information regarding innovative and experimental technologies to department personnel.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Transportation Engineer IIIAll of the above and
- Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
- Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
- Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
- Performs and/or documents in-house research studies.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum 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 engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer III - 6 years 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 . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in concrete pavements, flexible pavements, pavement evaluations and design is preferred.
Competencies:Transportation Engineer IConsiderable knowledge of
- Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Pavement design and management processes and procedures
- Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Pavement maintenance
- Materials design, specifications and applications
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Performing basic design and drafting
- Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
- Developing and giving presentations
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Transportation Engineer IIAll of the above and
Considerable knowledge of
- Highway construction design applications
- Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Critical Path Method for managing projects
- Cost estimating and cost controls
- Contract development and oversight
- Budgeting methods and procedures
- Research and analysis methodologies
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
- Preparing technical/statistical reports
Other Attributes
- Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
Transportation Engineer IIIAll of the above and
Considerable knowledge of
- Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
- Developing and implementing programs
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
- Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
- Construction phasing and sequencing
- Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
- Resource capacity planning, implementation, and variance analysis using a CPM enterprise information system management tool
Expert skill in
- Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
- Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipment, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, products and services
Proficient skill in
- Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to noise
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- 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.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
