Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV

Job Description
- Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV (2601561)

Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV – responsible for complex transportation engineering work in planning, project development and design, construction, and traffic operations and maintenance, with a focus on roadway lighting and electrical systems. The role ensures compliance with federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. The engineer works independently on assignments, with occasional supervision from a project manager.

Traffic Safety Division’s Illumination group develops and oversees standards, specifications, practices, and policies for roadway lighting on Texas highways. The engineer collaborates with TxDOT Districts, contractors, and consultants to design, build, and maintain safe and effective roadway lighting and electrical systems. The role also involves training TxDOT personnel, contractors, and consultants through classroom, field, and online programs covering lighting, electrical, and safety practices.

Minimum Salary: $69,572.00

Maximum Salary: $

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Stassney Hq
- Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, 78744

Yes, 25% of the time

Shift: Day / 40 hours per week

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

• 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

• Perform complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts, focused on roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Perform research, specify, review, and approve electrical and lighting materials for use on highway projects.
• Develop and review engineering related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.
• Drive or travel to project and work locations to conduct on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and to provide technical support.
• Provide technical support to Districts, Divisions, consultants, and contractors regarding policies, procedures, specifications, and standards for roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Interpret manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Make presentations and represent TxDOT.
• Oversee contracts for inspection, inventory, and database maintenance for roadway lighting and other traffic structures.
• Perform and coordinate the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications, or special provisions.
• Review and revise schematics, PS&E, and project designs for roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Review traffic engineering studies and warrants for roadway lighting.
• Write reports and specifications.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee classes, online courses, videos, materials, certifications, and contracts to train TxDOT personnel and contractors in specifications and procedures related to roadway lighting, electrical systems, and electrical safety.
• Serve as team lead and provide oversight to engineering staff (if applicable).
• Develop traffic engineering policies, procedures, manuals, and standards related to roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Investigate and respond to public complaints on traffic signals, lighting, electrical systems, traffic management systems, or other traffic‑related items.

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science. A higher degree from a program accepted by TX PELS is also acceptable.

Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent. Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a one‑year‐per‑year basis.

• Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (state of Texas). Professionals licensed in other U.S. states must obtain a Texas license within six months of hire and sign an…