Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV - Digital Delivery - Design Division - Austin, TX

Transportation Engineer II – III – IV – Digital Delivery – Design Division – Austin, TX (2503329)

TxDOT’s Design Division is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our innovative Digital Delivery Section. The role involves working with engineers, environmental analysts, and related specialists on a variety of projects to advance the Digital Delivery Program, which utilizes model‑based design data for construction and creates a digital twin of the TxDOT system.

• Transportation Engineer II – B25 – $80,000.00 – $
• Transportation Engineer III – B26 – $95,000.00 – $
• Transportation Engineer IV – B27 – $ – $

• 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

• Assist with development of processes, procedures, and pilots for design, construction, hydraulics, environmental, bridge, traffic, and related areas for TxDOT’s Digital Delivery Program.
• Develop, recommend, and implement modifications to existing programs for continual improvement.
• Perform complex engineering design work including development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
• Assist project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• Assist with design, computer operations, and plan preparation.
• Interpret the Utility Accommodation Policy.
• Conduct in‑house research studies and document findings.
• Provide technical expertise in planning, coordinating, maintaining, and operating traffic management systems.
• Drive/travel to project/work locations to conduct on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and provide technical support.
• Evaluate performance of new transportation products and software.
• Interpret maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices, and policies.
• Oversee construction project traffic control plans and periodically review traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Assess and report actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Develop technical presentations and represent TxDOT; negotiate fees and budgets, scopes of work, and contract schedules; monitor consultants’ progress and quality; check invoices; prepare supplemental agreements; monitor compliance with contract terms.
• Initiate and support quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Coordinate and direct multiple projects, establish plans and set objectives that support overall business strategy, anticipate and adjust for problems or roadblocks.
• Develop and implement programs; manage risk through contingency planning.
• Present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and engaging manner.

• 5 years of engineering / transportation engineering or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license (state vehicle driving required).
• TX Licensed Professional Engineer or requirement to obtain within 6 months.
• Safety Impact Certificate.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science (degree accepted by TX PELS).

• 6 years of engineering / transportation engineering or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license (state vehicle driving required).
• TX Licensed Professional Engineer or requirement to obtain within 6 months.
• Safety Impact Certificate.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science (degree accepted by TX PELS).

• 7 years of engineering / transportation engineering or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license (state vehicle driving required).
• TX Licensed Professional Engineer or requirement to obtain within 6 months.
• Safety Impact Certificate.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science (degree accepted by TX PELS).

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