Pavement Engineer - Maintenance Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family‑Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking a Pavement Engineer within the Maintenance Division to contribute to pavement design, forensic investigations, rehabilitation strategies, and the adoption of emerging technologies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support statewide transportation projects and policies, focusing on safety and performance of Texas highways.

The role may require weekend travel for emergency responses, with multiple engineering levels

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license is required or preferred.
• Experience in pavement design, forensic investigations, and rehabilitation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Perform pavement design, forensic investigations, and rehabilitation planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop policies and best practices for Texas highways.
• Provide statewide technical support and consider emerging technologies.

Job description

Job Description - Pavement Engineer - Maintenance Division (2602322)

Job Description

Pavement Engineer - Maintenance Division - ( 2602322 )

Position Information

Join TxDOT's Maintenance Division and help shape the future of Texas transportation. We are seeking a motivated Professional Engineer to join the Pavements Branch, a team of engineers dedicated to evaluating, designing, and preserving one of the nation's largest highway networks. This role offers the opportunity to work on pavement design, forensic investigations, rehabilitation strategies, emerging technologies, and statewide technical support. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to policies and best practices that improve the safety and performance of Texas highways.

Note: This position may require occasional travel on the weekends to respond to emergency requests.

Position, Salary Grade/Range:

Transportation Engineer I, B24: $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II, B25: $69,572 - $114,099
Transportation Engineer III, B26: $76,530 - $129,430

This position is for 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.

Minimum Salary

74,400.00

Maximum Salary

129,430.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job 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)

Performs 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more