Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV - (2503062)
Position Information
TxDOT’s New Braunfels Area Office, located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and between San Antonio and Austin, offers construction engineer opportunities with a wide variety of highway and bridge construction projects. We oversee projects across Comal, Guadalupe, and Wilson Counties ranging from pavement preservation to the expansion of State and Interstate Highways. The New Braunfels Area Office is hiring for a Transportation Engineer I to IV, which will join our engineering staff as we deliver critical infrastructure projects. If you are looking to advance your career in highway construction, become a part of a great team of construction inspectors, engineers, and contract administrative staff, and serve the Great State of Texas, then apply today!
Annual Salary Ranges
Transportation Engineer I (B24) - $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II (B25) - $69,572 - $114,099
Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530- $129,430
Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182- $142,374
Transportation Engineer V (B28): $92,600- $156,612
This position is for (1) Transportation Engineer I, 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.
Minimum Salary
: 65,104.00
Maximum Salary
: 142,374.00
Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations
:
New Braunfels Area/Mnt Office
4102 IH 35 SOUTH
New Braunfels 78130
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Fri; 8-5 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
Performs highly advanced and 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I
- Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for
- routine projects.
- Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
- Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
- Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
- Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
- Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.
- Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
- Reviews 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.
- Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
- Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
- Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
- Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer II
In addition to the duties listed above
- Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
- Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
- Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
- Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
- Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.
- Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
- Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
Transportation Engineer III
In addition to the duties listed above
- Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan development.
- Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects.
- Assists in providing recommendations to the Motor Carrier Division for routing of overload vehicles.
- Trains engineering staff.
- Updates, reviews, monitors, and reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and standard sheets.
Transportation Engineer IV
In addition to the duties listed above
- Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
- May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
- Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
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
Transportation Engineer IV: 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:
- Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Construction phasing and sequencing
- Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Critical Path Method for managing projects
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and 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
: Oct 27, 2025, 4:20:08 PM
Unposting Date
: Nov 15, 2025, 5:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineer II/III/IV/V State Job Code/s: 2153/2154/2155/2156
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
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