Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV

Texas Department of Transportation; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 70.000 - 114.000; Tempo pieno

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Retirement Plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums for FT Employees

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Texas Department of Transportation in San Antonio seeks Transportation Engineers II–IV to perform complex planning, design, and project management across planning, development and construction functions. The role involves liaising with agencies, reviewing plans, and presenting at hearings.

Requires a PE license or eligibility and strong communication skills. Annual salary ranges are shown for II–IV levels, with opportunities for growth based on experience and qualifications, and a focus on

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science required.
• Professional Engineer license required or must obtain Texas PE license within six months.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills.

Mansioni

• Negotiates fees and monitors consultant contracts.
• Represents district at technical meetings and public hearings.
• Reviews project design plans and certifies them.
• Coordinates documents for public hearings and manages projects.

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Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

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.

Essential Duties

Transportation Engineer II

• 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

• Testifies at condemnation hearings and trials.

Transportation Engineer IV

• 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

• Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Transportation Engineer IV: 7 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.

Competencies

• Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
• Developing and giving presentations
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Transportation funding programs
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. 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.

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.

Benefits And Perks

• 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.

Job

Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Nov 2, 2026, 6:14:31 PM

State Job Title/s

Engineer III/IV/V

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.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

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.