Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Engineer II, III or IV TxDOT Portfolio Office (Austin District) - (2501638)

Position Information

Move Texas and Your Career at the Same Time - Join TxDOT!

TxDOT's Austin District Portfolio Office is looking for two Transportation Engineers II, III, or IV positions locate at the District Headquarters. This position will involve active roadway design and project management for internally developed and consultant managed projects. Some of these projects will consist of complex urban and rural safety improvement projects, infrastructure, and mobility projects, as well as innovative intersection improvements, main lane widening, retaining wall design, freeway ramp reversals, bridge replacements and complex drainage projects.

Primary job duties for this position include supporting project managers and the office design staff with:

• Designing and managing roadway and multi-modal transportation projects.
• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, cross sections, and 3D models using CAD Software, Bentley MicroStation (ORD) preferred.
• Developing plans specifications & estimates (PS&E).
• Performing detailed design review and revisions.
• Selecting appropriate project specifications, developing preliminary and detailed estimates
• Managing consultants on roadway design projects development.
• Developing scopes of work, negotiating Level of Effort and related fees for consultant contracts.
• Managing and evaluating consultant contracts.

Applicants should have a working knowledge of computer aided drafting operations, specifically Bentley / MicroStation Open Roads Designer (ORD) CAD software, plans preparation and be able to assist with active CAD design of internally developed roadway and multi-modal transportation engineering projects. Applicants should also have some consultant management experience in roadway design.

If you want to build an exciting career, apply now! Watch this Video!

This position is for TWO Transportation Engineer, II, III or IV. 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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Engineer II: B25 ($82,000.00 - $95,000.00/yearly)

Transportation Engineer III: B26 ($90,750.00 - $107,000.00/yearly)

Transportation Engineer IV: B27 ($98,250.00 - $115,000.00/yearly)

Minimum Salary

: 82,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 115,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Austin District Headquarters

7901 NORTH IH 35

Austin 78753

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours, Monday - Friday 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

This position performs complex 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 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:

The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV include:

• Manages individual project design and assists with the design, computerized drafting, plan development and preparation of related roadway improvement projects.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Engineer III:

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Engineer IV:

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Oversees and develops plans for complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience*:

Transportation Engineer II: 5 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer II: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer II: 7 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.

Competencies for a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV include:

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance, and construction
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Water quality and storm water management
• Contract development and oversight
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects 10 lbs. or more.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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

: Jun 12, 2025, 12:54:33 PM

Unposting Date

: Aug 12, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Engineer III, IV, V State Job Code/s: 2154, 2155, 2156

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

Read Full Description