Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV

Texas Department of Transportation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health premiums paid for full-time

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in San Antonio seeks a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV to design and oversee schematics, feasibility studies and traffic analyses for regional transportation projects. The role spans environmental processes, project programming and public involvement in a dynamic, growing area.

The position offers progression from Engineer II to IV with increasing responsibilities in planning, design and coordination with agencies and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in planning, project development and design, construction, traffic operations and maintenance.
• 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.
• Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and international levels.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV (2602905)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV - ( 2602905 )

Position Information

The San Antonio District is posting an Engineering position in the Advanced Transportation Planning Office. The San Antonio Area is the 7th largest metropolitan area in the United States, and is experiencing rapid population growth throughout the region. The Advanced Planning Office plays a key role in planning, developing, and funding large and small scale transportation projects to meet the growing needs of this region. In order to help address these needs, we are looking to add a skilled engineer to our office to design and oversee the development of schematics, feasibility studies, traffic studies, and more. This Engineer would gain valuable experience in a wide range of areas, such as: the environmental process (NEPA), the programming of projects for various transportation plans, consultant management, project management, public involvement activities, as well as interaction will public groups and agencies. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply and join the San Antonio District's Advanced Transportation Planning Office as we work together to address the growing needs of the San Antonio Region.

Annual Salary Ranges:

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 a Transportation Engineer II, III, and 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

69,572.00

Maximum Salary

142,374.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

San Antonio District Hdqtrs 4615 NW LOOP 410 San Antonio 782290928

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 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 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 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.

• 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.
• Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and international levels.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Transportation Engineer III
In addition to the duties listed above:

• Testifies at condemnation hearings and trials.

Transportation Engineer IV
In addition to the duties listed above:

• Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and traffic safety projects.
• Serves as liaison with the Office of the Attorney General, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), MPOs and the public concerning proposed project development and planning.
• Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding

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