Transportation Engineer I or II - Fort Bend/Waller Area Office

Txdot; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Transportation Engineers to join their dynamic team in Rosenberg, Texas. This role involves delivering vital construction and maintenance plans for the region, contributing to both small-scale projects and major highway reconstructions. You'll engage in a variety of engineering tasks, from project development to public inquiries, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. If you have a passion for transportation engineering and want to impact community infrastructure positively, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

100% Health Premiums for Full-Time Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science required.
• 4 years of engineering or transportation engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver construction and maintenance plans for Fort Bend and Waller Counties.
• Assist in project management and engineering design work.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Development

Construction Plans Review

Pavement Design

Cost Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer I or II - Fort Bend/Waller Area Office (2501269)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer I or II - Fort Bend/Waller Area Office - ( 2501269 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Houston District is seeking Transportation Engineers for our Fort Bend/Waller Area Office located in Rosenberg, Texas. These positions will be a part of our design and engineering support section, primarily responsible for delivering construction and maintenance plans for Fort Bend and Waller Counties. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects from small-scale routine maintenance projects to major highway reconstruction projects. These positions will also be involved with other engineering support tasks such as identifying and prioritizing short and long-term transportation needs, construction plans and permit review, investigating concerns from the public, and providing construction support. If you have experience in transportation engineering and want to play an important role in Fort Bend and Waller County's transportation infrastructure growth, apply to become part of the TxDOT family!

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 procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
• 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/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, specialspecifications or special provisions.
• 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.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Include 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 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

• 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
• 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 6, 2025, 2:24:34 PM

Unposting Date

: May 20, 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.