Transportation Design Engineer I​/II​/III

Job Description

Position Information

TXDOT's Dallas County Area Office is looking for a Design Engineer to join the Dallas County design team in a project manager role. You’ll be responsible for designing, managing, and coordinating plan designs for construction projects involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways, bridges, and transportation infrastructure in Dallas County. Your daily workload will involve developing and overseeing assigned highway design projects, while coordinating action items with Dallas District design groups to complete construction plans.

While working closely with co-workers within the Area Office design team, you will build and oversee entire projects from the initial scoping & design stage, all the way through the letting and bidding process!

Working in the Dallas County Area Office provides a great opportunity for a flexible work schedule and unique perks. You will have ample ways to balance your personal needs for health & wellness!

Position Title
Salary Grade/Range Transportation Engineer I B24 - $65,104 - $106,634/year Transportation Engineer II B25 - $69,572 - $114,099/year Transportation Engineer III B26 - $76,530 - $129,430/year

This position is for a Transportation Engineer I, II, or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

65,104.00

Yearly

Exempt

Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Day Job

M-F, 8 hours per day, 40 Hours per week

Onsite Location Flexibility Details : 40 Hours per week, with flex options available for daily work schedule.

• 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)

Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.

Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Develops and/or reviews environmental documents and prepares remediation plans.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E)…