Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work She

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking Transportation Engineer I/II/III/IV for the Maintenance Division to work on pavement data collection, evaluation, and asset management. Licensure as a Texas Professional Engineer is preferred, with strong problem-solving abilities and a solid pavement background.

TxDOT emphasizes work-life balance with telework, flexible schedules, and career development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science accepted by TX PELS.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with pavement design, maintenance, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Performs engineering analysis of statewide pavement conditions and develops reports.
• Contributes to pavement data collection initiatives and asset management.
• Communicates findings to stakeholders and supports program objectives.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Pavement data collection

Pavement data analysis

Pavement asset management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science

Tools

Programming languages

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division (2602294)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division - ( 2602294 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Maintenance Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer I/II/III/IV to join our team in the Pavement Preservation Branch! This engineer will perform complex and advanced work on a variety of topics, including pavement data collection, data evaluation and analysis, and pavement asset management. Ideal candidates will be licensed in the State of Texas as Professional Engineers, have a strong technical background founded on pavement management system and pavement data collection initiatives, and have strong problem-solving skills.

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, flexible work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, and various other benefits.

If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Transportation Engineer I, B24: $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II, B25: $69,572 - $114,099
Transportation Engineer III, B26: $76,530 - $129,430
Transportation Engineer IV, B27: $84,182 - $142,374

This position is for Transportation Engineer 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

65,104.00

Maximum Salary

142,374.00

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 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 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.

Performs advanced and 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Performs highly advanced and 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Performs engineering analysis of statewide pavement conditions and develops reports on pavement conditions.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II

• Provides assistance in preparing reports on pavement conditions.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors, reviews and recommends on legislation.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

• Develops training courses and/or materials.
• Performs and/or documents in-house research studies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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 Certification:

• 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.

Transportation Engineer I:

• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Communicate effectively Other Attributes
• The use of applicable programming languages
• Communicate effectively Other Attributes

Transportation Engineer II:

• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Communicate effectively Other Attributes
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Research and analysis methodologies
• The use of applicable programming languages

Transportation Engineer III:

• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Communicate effectively Other Attributes

Extensive knowledge of:

• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• The use of applicable programming languages
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Communicate effectively Other Attributes
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• The use of applicable programming languages

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. 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: Sep 8, 2026, 1:10:45 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.