Pavement Engineering Specialist I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Ranger (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Pavement Engineering Specialists I–IV for the Maintenance Division to work with automated pavement evaluation equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, and operating measurement gear, with travel for data collection and stakeholder support.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $87,046 yearly, plus benefits, telework options, and career development.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or equivalent.
• Experience: Pavement engineering roles spanning multiple levels.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Participate in data collection initiatives statewide and provide trainings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pavement data equipment

FWD testing devices

Data measurement equipment

Job description

Job Description - Pavement Engineering Specialist I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division (2602779)

Job Description

Pavement Engineering Specialist I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division - ( 2602779 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Maintenance Division is seeking a Pavement Engineering Specialist I-IV for the Pavement Preservation Branch! As a Pavement Engineering Specialist, you will be working with industry experts supporting nondestructive automated pavement evaluation equipment. You will utilize your skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, upgrade, and operate automated pavement evaluation equipment. You will support stakeholders with equipment support, training, software evaluation and travel for data collection. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignment; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Position Title Salary Grade/Range

Pavement Engineering Specialist I B18: $45,521 - $71,055

Pavement Engineering Specialist II B19: $48,244 - $76,028

Pavement Engineering Specialist III B20: $51,158 - $81,351

Pavement Engineering Specialist IV B21: $54,278 - $87,046

This position is for Pavement Engineering Specialist I, II, III, or IV. 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

50,000.00

Maximum Salary

87,046.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

973 Campus 5501 N FM 973 RD Austin 78724

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)

Assist in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Assist in troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Support the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Assist in preparing and updating equipment operation manuals and maintaining equipment records. Employees at this level perform routine assignments under close supervision and receive guidance on work methods and procedures.

Participate in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Participate in the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Oversee in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Lead and participate in the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Create and edit equipment operation manuals and develop specifications. Provide trainings on pavement data measurement systems. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Oversee in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Oversee the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Create and edit equipment operation manuals and develop specifications. Manage statewide data measurement and collection initiatives, including research, load zoning, investigations and pavement evaluation/design projects. Oversee and provide trainings on pavement data measurement systems. Present on automated pavement measurement equipment development at meetings and conferences. Provide expert advice on pavement-related activities to professionals. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Maintains parts and pavement data measurement equipment inventory.
• Performs data analysis to evaluate equipment.
• Processes collected data in preparation for analysis.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates electronic, electrical and mechanical automated pavement Measurement equipment subsystems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Pavement Engr Spec II All of the above, and

• Assists in data processing and compilation.
• Participates in the design, fabrication, and procurement of automated data measurement equipment.
• Prepares and makes presentations.
• Writes equipment operation manuals and develops equipment/system specifications.

Pavement Engr Spec III All of the above, and

• Assists with or oversees the acquisition of automated pavement measurement vehicles and equipment
• Participates in or oversees the fabrication and testing, calibration and correlation of pavement data measurement equipment and subsystems.
• Coordinates and schedules statewide or district wide data measurement and collection activities, including research projects, load zoning, forensic investigations and pavement evaluation/design projects.
• Coordinates statewide training of district personnel on automated pavement measurement equipment operation, calibration and data processing procedures.

Pavement Engr Spec IV All of the above, and

• Conducts and oversees pavement data audits to ensure completeness and accuracy of data, monitors quality assurance and verifies proper editing and storage of collected data.
• Identifies requirements to the purchasing staff and writes specifications for professional services contracts.
• Trains other employees.
• Represents the Department on state or national committees and task forces concerned with automated pavement measurement equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Pavement Engineering Specialist I - 6 years engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics design, fabrication, installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, data collection, computer science experience.

Pavement Engineering Specialist II - 7 years engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics design, fabrication, installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, data collection, computer science experience.

Pavement Engineering Specialist III - 8 years engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics design, fabrication, installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, data collection, computer science experience.

Pavement Engineering Specialist IV - 9 years engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics design, fabrication, installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, data collection, computer science experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training 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.
• Must obtain Pavement Distress Rater certification within one (1) year of date of hire if performing pavement evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with pavement testing and diagnostic equipment, including friction testers, surface profilers, radar systems, Falling Weight Deflectometers (FWD), and 3D imaging technology
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, troubleshoot, maintain, or repair specialized testing equipment
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to technical or operational audiences

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Pavement Engineering Specialist II All of the above, and

Considerable knowledge of

• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Pavement Engineering Specialist III All of the above, and

• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Visual distress evaluation methods of concrete and flexible pavements, as applicable to position
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Pavement Engineering Specialist IV All of the above, and

• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Laying down, Climbing, Bent over, Squatting
• 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026, 7:23:22 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I/II/III/IV State Job Code/s : 2127/2128/2129/2130

Military Occupational Specialty 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.