Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Engineer I, II, III-Waco District HQ - (2501293)

Position Information

TxDOT Waco District's Transportation and Operations Office is looking for Transportation Engineer I, II or III to manage and coordinate plan designs for various construction projects throughout the Waco District. In this role, you will lead in the development of plans, specifications, and estimates for projects that are assigned to the Waco District. While working closely with co-workers within a team, you will work on new projects from the design stage through the letting and bid process.

Monthly Salary Range

Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $5,425.33 - $8,886.16/monthly $65,104.00 - $99,658.00/annually

Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $5,797.66 - $9,508.25/monthly $69,572.25 – $114,099/annually

Transportation Engineer III: (B26) $6,377.50 - $10,785.83/monthly $76,530.00 - $123.430.00/annually

Location:

Waco District, 100 South Loop Dr, Waco, TX 76704

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.

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 123,430.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Waco District Headquarters

100 SOUTH LOOP DRIVE

Waco 76704-2858

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Fri 8a-5p Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At 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

TE 1:

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.

TE 2-3: in addition to the above

Performs complex to advanced 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.

Essential Duties:

TE 1:

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
• Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

TE 2: in addition to the above

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs complex facility engineering work such as layouts, sketches, detailed plans, specifications and estimates.
• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
• Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
• Designs, installs, maintains and repairs all traffic management computer/communication/video systems and/or traffic signals, radios, and railroad crossing equipment
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.

TE 3: In addition to the above

• Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
• Provides technical assistance for the development of rural ITS/traffic management corridors.
• Responsible for Intelligent Transportation System operations.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

TE 1:

Experience: 4 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

TE 2:

Experience: 5 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

TE 3:

Experience: 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*
• If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
• 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.

Competencies:

TE 1-3:

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Traffic management systems operations
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Schematic electrical wiring
• Performing basic design and drafting

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: May 12, 2025, 1:38:10 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Engineer II, III, IV State Job Code/s: 2153/2154/2155

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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