Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, III, or IV- Design Division- Austin, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Hydraulic Engineers (I-IV) to join their Design Division in Austin. This role involves providing technical support, managing projects, and collaborating with various agencies. Ideal candidates will possess strong hydrologic and hydraulic engineering skills, along with a commitment to teamwork and innovation. The position offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

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

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of engineering experience required depending on level.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in drainage design and hydraulics evaluations.
• Manage technical consultants and develop training materials.
• Collaborate with various divisions and agencies.

Skills

Hydrologic Engineering

Hydraulic Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, III, or IV- Design Division- Austin, TX (2501311)

Job Description

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, III, or IV- Design Division- Austin, TX - ( 2501311 )

Position Information

Are you interested in H&H and looking for a place where you can do a wide variety of work that engages and cultivates your hard and soft skills? The Hydrology & Hydraulics Section leads the statewide practice with an exciting range of subject matter areas including providing training and specialized project support, maintaining expertise at the leading edge of the state of knowledge and the state of practice, and development of policy and guidance. We are seeking a teammate who values teamwork, communication, and creative thinking as we work toward creating a best-in-class H&H program. We are a highly collaborative group of curious minds and independent thinkers who are forging a path as innovative leaders in an important program and discipline. We work closely with many divisions, all districts, and a variety of local, state, and federal agencies.

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Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, B24, Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $93,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer II, B25, Salary Range $88,000.00 - $102,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer III, B26, Salary Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV, B27, Salary Range $105,000.00 - $128,000.00

****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.

Minimum Salary

: 78,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 128,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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)

Our work includes reviewing H&H designs and studies; collaborating with other statewide discipline offices (Divisions) and the geographic regional offices (Districts); managing technical consultants; developing and managing a large training portfolio; maintaining the TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual; identifying and leading on emerging issues (e.g., fluvial geomorphology, resilience); participating in research projects performed by Texas Universities and translating that knowledge into practical guidance and design criteria, and; implementing and participating in the transition from 2D to 3D design, digital delivery, and digital construction.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, and III:

• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Represents the division at various meetings.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering evaluations and to provide technical support.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Acts as consultant project manager, including monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing out transportation projects.
• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV:

All the Above and:

• Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
• Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and policy issues.
• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.
• Develops training courses and/or materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer II:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate
  

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer III:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, and III:

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Maintaining a safe working relationship.
• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and servicesthat meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Developing and giving presentations.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV:

All the Above and:

• Coordinating and directing multiple projects.
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Finger-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with finger rather than whole hand.
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment forsafetyimpactpositions.This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 12, 2025, 1:10:54 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineer II/III/IV/V State Job Code/s : 2153/ 2154/ 2155/ 2156

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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 Action of 1990.