Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV: District Portfolio Office; Austin District

Overview

Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV:
District Portfolio Office (Austin District) — (2600365). The Austin District Central Design Office is seeking a Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV to perform active roadway and multimodal transportation design and project management for internally developed and consultant managed projects, including complex urban and rural safety improvements, infrastructure, mobility projects, innovative intersection improvements, main lane widening, retaining walls, freeway ramp reversals, bridge replacements, and complex drainage projects.

Work involves project planning and oversight and the development of policies and procedures. Interaction with governmental officials, consultants, contractors, and private entities is required. Employees establish their own work plan and priorities to meet objectives. Issues are typically handled at the employee level without routine supervisor referrals.

This position is for ONE Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level based on the applicant s experience, skill level, and business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade

• Transportation Engineer II: B25 ($85,000.00 – $/year)
• Transportation Engineer III: B26 ($92,000.00 – $/year)
• Transportation Engineer IV: B27 ($98,000.00 – $/year)

Minimum Salary: $85,000.00

Maximum Salary: $

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Austin District Headquarters, 7901 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78753

Travel:
Yes, up to 5% of the time

Shift: Day shift, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

TxDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package and a range of programs, including:

• Retirement plans
• Alternative and/or flexible work schedules
• Paid leave and holidays
• Health premiums paid 100% for full-time employees
• On-the-job training
• Tuition assistance
• Holistic wellness program with leave incentives
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Family-friendly policies and programs

TxDOT was recognized in 2024 as a Best Place for Working Parents and many offices are designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. For a complete list of total compensation, visit the Total Compensation Package page and the Benefits at a Glance page.

This position performs complex transportation engineering work in planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees perform work independently on assignments; unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual project design and assist with design, drafting, plan development, and related roadway improvement projects
• Develop and review engineering documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans
• Perform complex engineering design such as layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts
• Review and revise 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
• Evaluate and monitor project plans and schedules to ensure efficient execution
• Monitor consultants  progress and quality; review invoices and related documents; prepare supplemental agreements
• Negotiate fees, explain scope of work, and monitor consultant design contracts
• Travel to project locations for on-site reviews, analyses, tests, and technical support
• Other related responsibilities as assigned; this position requires driving a state vehicle

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Engineer III

• Perform advanced and complex engineering design work including layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Engineer IV

• Perform highly advanced and complex engineering design work; oversee and develop plans for complex projects including resource assignments, schedules, scope, communications, quality, and procurement

Education:

Bachelor s degree in engineering or related science (acceptable by TX PELS)

Experience:

Related experience (full-time or prorated part-time); graduate-level education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver s license;
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas PE within six months of hire and sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time; frequently lift or carry objects 10 lbs. or more
• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a…