Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV - BMT Planning

Texas Department of Transportation; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 69,572 - 142,374; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont District Planning Department is seeking a Project Manager to lead significant transportation projects. Salary ranges per level: TE II $69,572–$114,099, TE III $76,530–$129,430, TE IV $84,182–$142,374 yearly. Location: Beaumont area.

Exempt, full-time with travel up to 10% and day shifts. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science and progressive engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science.
• 5, 6, or 7 years of engineering/transportation experience corresponding to Engineer II, III, or IV roles.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex transportation engineering work across planning, development, design, construction, and operations.
• Advises on administrative, regulatory, and engineering aspects of transportation; assists with budgets and resource planning.
• Coordinates with consultants, utility companies, and governmental entities; prepares for public hearings and manages project objectives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV - BMT Planning (2601688)

Position Information

Are you ready to make a real impact on how people move, connect, and thrive across our region? The TxDOT Beaumont District Planning Department is looking for a dynamic Project Manager to help lead some of the most meaningful transportation projects in Texas.

Salary Plan/Grade

• Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 - $114,099/yearly
• Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430/yearly
• Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374/yearly

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

Minimum Salary

69,572.00

Maximum Salary

142,374.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

Status

Exempt

Work Locations

Beaumont Area Eng/Bmt Maint 8450 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708

Other Locations

UST-Texas-Beaumont

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

40

Location Flexibility

Onsite

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

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Responsibilities

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.

Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.

Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.

Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.

Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.

Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and 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/or international levels.

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.

Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.

Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:

Analyzes and reports on complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.

Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects.

Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines 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 engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.

Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:

Coordinates and/or monitors consultant contracts related projects.

Interprets laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to professional services contracting to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.

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.

Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through execution.

Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

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.

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

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Licensed Prof Engineer

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.

*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.

Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures

Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations

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

Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development

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 and procedures

Construction phasing and sequencing

Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations

Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation

Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements

Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

Cost estimating and cost controls

Risk analysis procedures and methods

Contract development and oversight

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations

Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.

Facilitating groups using effective communication methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.

The competencies for this job include those listed above and the following:

Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction

Developing and implementing programs

Risk management and contingency planning

Transportation funding programs

Government funding programs, methods and procedures

Planning methods, techniques, and strategies

Research and analysis methodologies

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipment, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, products and services

Facilitating groups using effective communication methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions

The competencies for this job include those listed above and the following:

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Coordinating and directing multiple projects

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to noise

Subject to vibration

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia

Works in narrow aisles or passageways

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry small files/tools

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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Jul 15, 2026, 2:12:46 PM

Unposting Date

Oct 14, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Engineer III, IV, V State Job Code/s : 2154/2155/2156

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.

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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.