Transportation Engineer I or II

Txdot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer I or II to join its West Harris Area Office in Houston. The role involves ensuring compliance with laws and overseeing various transportation engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, relevant experience, and must obtain a Texas engineering license within six months of hire. TxDOT values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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

• Requires 4-5 years of engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas required within 6 months.
• Knowledgeable in pavement design and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Plan and develop transportation engineering projects.
• Coordinate and monitor projects with various stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state laws

Project development

Transport/traffic operations

Design competency

Communication with governmental officials

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer I or II (2501600)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer I or II - ( 2501600 )

Position Information

TxDOT's West Harris Area Office at Houston District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II. This position will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work will require contact with governmental officials and private entities. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

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

: 97,323.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: West Harris Co Ae/Maint 14838 NORTHWEST FREEWAY Houston 77040

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hrs./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)

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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 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.

• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates and monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Performs and documents in-house research studies.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates andcontracts.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• 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 managementsystems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer I as well as:

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates andcontracts.
• 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: 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
  • Pavement design and management processes and procedures
  • Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
  • Cost estimating and cost controls
  • Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
  • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technicalemployees

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer I as well as:

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• 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

Unposting Date

Job Posting

: Jun 16, 2025, 2:46:02 PM

Unposting Date

: Jul 1, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

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.