Transportation Engineer I - V (Traffic Engineer)

Texas Department of Transportation; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing transportation safety and efficiency in a vibrant community. As a Transportation Engineer, you'll manage critical projects that shape the infrastructure of San Angelo, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This role offers a blend of professional challenges and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment. With a focus on work-life balance and comprehensive benefits, you'll be empowered to make a real difference in the community while advancing your career. Embrace this chance to contribute to safer roads and innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums Paid at 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science is required.
• Experience in transportation engineering and project management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-house and consultant Plans, Specifications, and Estimate development.
• Monitor consultants' progress and ensure compliance with standards.
• Utilize project management principles for transportation projects.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Traffic Management Systems

Design and Plan Preparation

Contract Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Computer Software for Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer I - V (Traffic Engineer) (2500128)

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I - V (Traffic Engineer) in the Transportation Operations Office in San Angelo. This position will primarily be a project manager overseeing in-house and consultant Plans, Specifications, and Estimate development for traffic and highway safety construction projects in the San Angelo District with opportunities to manage the construction phase of Traffic projects. The San Angelo District’s Transportation Operations office is a great working environment with an experienced and diverse team that designs, builds and maintains our traffic infrastructure. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be part of our team and make our roads safer, apply now!

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

San Angelo is a vibrant city on the banks of the Concho River with a population of 100,000, yet still maintains a friendly small-town atmosphere. To learn more about the community and what it has to offer, check out these links:

https://www.discoversanangelo.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZndGQGTh42s

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Transportation Engineer I (B24): $65,104 - $106,634 annually

Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 - $114,099 annually

Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430 annually

Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374 annually

Transportation Engineer V (B28): $92,600 - $156,612 annually

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 156,612.00 Anticipated Starting Salary : $6,500 - $10,000 / monthly

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: San Angelo District Hdqtr 4502 KNICKERBOCKER ROAD San Angelo 76904

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 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)

Transportation Engineer I: 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.

Transportation Engineer II: 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..

Transportation Engineer III: 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.

Transportation Engineer IV: 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.

Transportation Engineer V: 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, maintenance and/or research. 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.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer I include:

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• 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.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing for transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer II include all those listed above and:

• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
• Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer III include all those listed above and:

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects
• Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
• Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer IVinclude all those listed above and:

• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
• Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.

The essential duties for Transportation Engineer Vinclude all those listed above and:

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex projects.
• Oversees and develops plans for complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.

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 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.

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Traffic management systems operations
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Contract development and oversight
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Training in a classroom, office or field environment
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise and vibration
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles 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.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

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

: Jan 22, 2025, 8:45:53 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineer II / III / IV / V / VI State Job Code/s : 2153/2154/2155/2156/2157

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.