Transportation Engineer I​/II​/III- District Maintenance - Tyler

Job Description – Transportation Engineer I/II/III, District Maintenance – Tyler (2601274)

TxDOT’s Tyler District is seeking Transportation Engineers at levels I, II, or III to work in the District Maintenance Office in Tyler, TX. Candidates will design routine maintenance and bridge preventive maintenance contracts and perform in‑field reviews of bridge repairs. The role requires self‑motivation and willingness to learn engineering software. A variety of projects offer growth opportunities, a balanced work‑life environment, and comprehensive benefits.

• Transportation Engineer I (B24): $65,104.00 – $ annually
• Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572.00 – $ annually
• Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530.00 – $ annually

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the right to determine the level offered based on work experience, skill level and business needs.

• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Travel:
  Yes, 10 % of the time
• Shift: Day
• Job Location:
  
  Onsite
• Job Level: Non‑Management
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Job Type: Standard
• Job Posting Date:
  June 3 2026

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

Transportation Engineer I

• Analyze and recommend approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
• Assist in evaluating pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Assist in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts.
• Assist with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Drive/travel to project sites to perform on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and provide technical support.
• Interpret maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Review and process Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications or provisions.
• Collect data, analyze forecasts and develop plans.
• Perform engineering design work: layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assist in preparing reports on pavement condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II

• All duties of Engineer I.
• Evaluate pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Update, review and monitor requests for changes to plans, manuals and standard sheets.
• Provide design engineering support for district project development.
• Review shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Write and review proposals and estimates for letting.

Transportation Engineer III

• All duties of Engineer II.
• Collect, evaluate and analyze data, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments and develop plans.
• Recommend approval of modifications to highway maintenance contracts.
• Coordinate and monitor assigned projects, programs, plans.
• Assist in preparing reports on pavement conditions.
• Review designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by others.
• Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance contracts; oversee specifications writing, plan and proposal review, and estimating for letting.
• Update and monitor requests for changes to plans, manuals and standard sheets.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science. Higher degrees accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience: Satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent. Graduate level education may substitute for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
• Licenses and Certification: Valid driver’s license; position requires driving state vehicle. Professional Engineer license. Non‑licensed engineers in other US states must obtain Texas PELS within 6 months.
• Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Engineer I – Knowledge of highway programs, construction design applications, bridge specifications, basic drafting, calculations for material and labor estimates, and basic design and drafting.;
  Engineer II – In addition to Engineer I competencies, proficiency in pavement concepts, maintenance methods, geometric design…