Transportation Engineer II-IV; Roadway Design

Position: Transportation Engineer II-IV (Roadway Design)
Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV
Performs 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties

Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts

Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Transportation Engineer II-IV – Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science (a higher degree accepted by TX PELS).

Experience:

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (full-time or prorated part time). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Licensed Professional Engineer
* For underwater bridge inspections:
Must have Open Water Diver certification.

For Bridge Inspection:
Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector’s Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within one year of hire.

Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in Texas, must: meet Texas license requirements, obtain a Texas license within six months of hire, and sign an agreement to that effect.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with Bentley Open Roads Designer

Bentley Microstation

HY‑8

HECRAS

HECHMS

Competencies

Highway construction design applications

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Construction phasing and sequencing

Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles

Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements

Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance, and construction

Coordinating and directing multiple projects

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Sedentary work:
Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.

Repetitive motion – substantial movements of wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Close visual acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen.

Conditions of Employment

This job is physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This position is subject to random drug testing.

Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation specifies that medical marijuana is not a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test in this position.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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