Transportation Engineer I​/II

Job Description – Transportation Engineer I/II (2503416)

Position Information:

Are you an Engineer seeking the perfect blend of challenging projects, great work‑life balance, and unbeatable benefits? TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a talented Transportation Engineer to join our team. The position offers the unique opportunity to assist in overseeing the District’s 15‑county maintenance program, support project development to meet growing infrastructure needs, and help optimize the pavement preservation program.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

San Angelo is a vibrant city on the banks of the Concho River with a population of 100,000, yet it still maintains a friendly small‑town atmosphere. To learn more about the community and what it has to offer, visit  and

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position offered based on the applicant’s work experience, skill level, and other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

• Transportation Engineer I (B24): $65,104 – $106,634 annually
• Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 – $114,099 annually
• Anticipated Starting Salary: $74,340 – $96,000 per year
• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

San Angelo District Headquarters – 4502 Knikkerbocker Road, San Angelo, TX 76904

Yes, 5 % of the time. Shift: Day. Location Flexibility:
On‑site.

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums 100 % paid 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package, visit the website. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

For both levels:

• Perform transportation engineering work in planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, and/or maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities.

• Assist in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Drive/travel to project/work locations for on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, tests, and to provide technical support.
• Make presentations and represent TxDOT.
• Review and process Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications or provisions.
• Analyze statewide pavement conditions and develop reports.
• Perform engineering design work such as layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
• Assist in preparing reports on pavement conditions.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Coordinate with Area Engineers and review area office contract submissions.
• Analyze and recommend approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science; higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience
  :
  • Transportation Engineer I: 4 years
    * of engineering or transportation engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer II: 5 years*.
  
  * Experience may be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent. Related graduate‑level education may be substituted on a year‑per‑year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications are available.

• Valid driver’s license (position requires driving a state vehicle).
• Safety Impact Certificate.
• Licensed Professional Engineer* (details below).

* Professional engineers licensed in another U.S. state but not currently licensed in Texas must:
1) meet Texas licensing requirements,
2) obtain a Texas license within six (6) months of hire, and
3) sign an agreement to that…