Transportation Design Engineer I/II/III

Txdot; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Design Engineer to join their Dallas team. This role involves managing and overseeing highway design projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in engineering and relevant experience. Attractive benefits include flexible work schedules and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Health premiums paid 100% for full-time employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant engineering experience required, depending on level.
• Valid driver's license necessary for on-site work.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required within 6 months of hire if not already licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and coordinate engineering projects involving highways and bridges.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including governmental officials.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles

Planning methods and techniques

Cost estimating and cost controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

TXDOT's Dallas County Area Office is looking for a Design Engineer to join the Dallas County design team in a project manager role. You’ll be responsible for designing, managing, and coordinating plan designs for construction projects involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways, bridges, and transportation infrastructure in Dallas County. Your daily workload will involve developing and overseeing assigned highway design projects, while coordinating action items with Dallas District design groups to complete construction plans. While working closely with co-workers within the Area Office design team, you will build and oversee entire projects from the initial scoping & design stage, all the way through the letting and bidding process!

Working in the Dallas County Area Office provides a great opportunity for a flexible work schedule and unique perks. You will have ample ways to balance your personal needs for health & wellness!

Salary range for each position level. Position Title Salary Grade/Range Transportation Engineer I B24 - $65,104 - $106,634/year Transportation Engineer II B25 - $69,572 - $114,099/year Transportation Engineer III B26 - $76,530 - $129,430/year

This position is for a 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

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 129,430.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : M-F, 8 hours per day, 40 Hours Per Week Location Flexibility : Onsite Location Flexibility Details : 40 Hours per week, with flex options available for daily work schedule.

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.

• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA,
  contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Develops and/or reviews environmental documents and prepares remediation plans.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical
  support.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special
  specifications or special provisions.
• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and
  contracts.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Reviews and assists districts with the planning, design of PS&E, and the letting for traffic management systems.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices,
  signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management
  systems.
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling
  and resource management of transportation projects.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for
  transportation projects.
• Writes/reviews proposals and estimates for letting.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for Transportation Engineer II, III:

• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Develops standards in conjunction with TxDOT divisions and districts and the Federal Highway Administration and ensures
  compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Additional Duties for Transportation Engineer III:

• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Performs highly complex structural analysis of bridge designs.
• Recommends practices and procedures for Critical Path Method scheduling, budgeting, resourcing and baseline management.
• Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report
  form.
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes and managing quality performance measurements.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's
  impact on adjacent properties.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other
  hydrology matters.
• Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and/or international
  levels.
• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Updates, reviews, monitors, and/or reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals and/or standard sheets.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer I: 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

Transportation Engineer II: 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

Transportation Engineer III: 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.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*

*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.

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Pavement maintenance
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Planning methods, techniques and strategies
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality
  products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

Additional competencies for Transportation Engineer II, III:

• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience
  understanding and keep the group focused

Additional competencies for Transportation Engineer III:

• Developing and implementing programs
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening
  techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Developing and giving presentations

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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• 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 23, 2025, 4:34:53 PM

Unposting Date

: Aug 21, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

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

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.