Roadway Illumination Engineer – Traffic Safety Division
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Safety Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance
Roadway Illumination Engineer – Traffic Safety Division
Help us keep the lights on for Texas! The Traffic Safety Division is looking for a Roadway Illumination Engineer for the Illumination group in Traffic Engineering. This engineer will work with the group to develop and oversee standards, specifications, practices, and policies for roadway lighting on Texas highways; work with TxDOT Districts, contractors, and consultants to design, build, and maintain a safe and effective roadway lighting and electrical system;
work with manufacturers and suppliers to specify and approve standard lighting and electrical equipment used throughout the state; and develop and oversee classroom, field, and online training programs covering lighting, electrical, and safety practices for TxDOT employees, contractors, and consultants. The work location will be at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Minimum Salary: $69,572.00
Maximum Salary: $
Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Locations:
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40
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
Roadway Illumination Engineer II Salary Grade B25 $ 69,572 - $114,099 Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation and traffic operations and maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with government officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;
however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Roadway Illumination Engineer III Salary Grade B26 $ 76,530 - $129,430 Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation and 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.
Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Roadway Illumination Engineer IV Salary Grade B27 $ 84,182 - $142,374 Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation and traffic operations or 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
Roadway Illumination Engineer II
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of…
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