Transportation Engineer I or II - Fort Bend Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Engineer I or II for the Fort Bend/Waller Area Office in Rosenberg, TX. The role involves designing and supporting a wide range of transportation projects from maintenance to reconstruction, with hands-on roadway design, construction oversight, and traffic operations.

Responsibilities include plan development, review of plans and permits, and collaboration with officials, contractors, and stakeholders to improve safety and mobility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required (TX PELS preferred).
• At least 4 years of engineering/transportation experience.
• Experience in planning, design, construction, or traffic operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction and maintenance plans.
• Review utility and access permits and construction plans.
• Coordinate with officials, contractors, utilities, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist project managers with resource assignments, schedules, and procurement.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer I or II - Fort Bend Area Office (2602823)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer I or II - Fort Bend Area Office - (2602823)

Position Information

Would you enjoy shaping the future of transportation in Fort Bend and Waller Counties? The TxDOT Houston District Fort Bend/Waller Area Office in Rosenberg, Texas, is seeking a Transportation Engineer I or II to join our Design and Engineering Support Section. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects, from routine maintenance to major highway reconstruction, while gaining hands‑on experience in roadway design, construction, traffic operations, and maintenance.

Responsibilities include developing construction and maintenance plans; reviewing utility and access permits; reviewing construction plans; identifying short- and long-term transportation needs; investigating public concerns; and providing engineering support during construction. You will collaborate with internal teams, local officials, contractors, utility companies, developers, and other stakeholders to help deliver projects that improve safety and mobility.

This position provides opportunities to expand your technical skills through training and professional development, work independently, and build a rewarding career with TxDOT.

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

114,099.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Fort Bend County Ae/Maint 4235 SH 36 Rosenberg 77471

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 Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans
• Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• 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 shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

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

• Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.

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.

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 fulltime or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Transportation Engineer I and II

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.

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 regulation

• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
• Performing basic design and drafting

Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

Construction engineering policies, procedures, phasing, and sequencing.

• Pavement concepts, methods, policies, and requirements

Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction

Pavement maintenance

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I and II

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

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 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.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

Job

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 28, 2026, 5:23:03 PM

Unposting Date

Nov 13, 2026, 5:59:00 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.