Roadway Illumination Engineer – Traffic Safety Division

Overview

Roadway Illumination Engineer – Traffic Safety Division (2601709). The Illumination group develops and oversees standards, specifications, practices, and policies for roadway lighting on Texas highways. This role collaborates with TxDOT Districts, contractors, and consultants to design, build, and maintain safe roadway lighting and electrical systems, specifies standard lighting equipment, and develops training programs for TxDOT employees, contractors, and consultants. The work location is 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744.

• Develop, oversee, and update standards, specifications, practices, and policies for roadway lighting and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with TxDOT Districts, contractors, and consultants to design, build, and maintain safe roadway lighting.
• Specify and approve standard lighting and electrical equipment used throughout the state.
• Develop and oversee classroom, field, and online training programs covering lighting, electrical, and safety practices for TxDOT personnel, contractors, and consultants.
• Provide technical support and guidance on roadway lighting projects, including design reviews, assessments, and on-site analyses.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations and safety practices.
• Represent TxDOT in meetings, presentations, and coordination activities related to roadway lighting.
• Oversee contracts for inspection, inventory, and database maintenance for roadway lighting and other traffic structures.
• Review and process Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, and special provisions related to roadway lighting.
• Prepare and revise schematics, PS&E, and project designs for roadway lighting and electrical systems; review traffic engineering studies and warrants for roadway lighting.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications; manage related responsibilities as assigned.

Roadway Illumination Engineer II — Performs complex engineering design work and supports Districts with policies, procedures, and standards for roadway lighting and electrical systems. Responsibilities include design, document development, and on-site support.

Roadway Illumination Engineer III — Performs advanced and complex engineering work; plans and prioritizes work; manages multiple projects; maintains broad knowledge of electrical safety standards, codes, and practices.

Roadway Illumination Engineer IV — Performs highly advanced work; may serve as team lead and provide oversight to engineering staff; develops policies, procedures, manuals, and standards; investigates public concerns related to traffic signals and lighting.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS accepts higher degrees).

Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related experience;
Engineer III: 6 years;
Engineer IV: 7 years. Experience can be substituted with graduate-level education on a year-for-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications may apply.

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or permitted to obtain within six months of hire per Texas Engineering Practices Act. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas PE license within six months and sign acknowledgment of requirements.

• Knowledge of roadway lighting and electrical equipment design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in engineering software, lighting design tools, and standard applications.
• Ability to write clearly, present information effectively, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience with design and drafting, project plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, codes, and practices.
• Ability to develop and deliver training materials and presentations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Roadway Illumination Engineer II: perform design and technical tasks; provide support to districts,…