Transportation Engineer II, III or IV -Portfolio Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave & Holidays

Health Premiums paid for Full-Time

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Career Development

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX seeks Transportation Engineer II/III/IV for the Portfolio Office. The role involves roadway design, project management, and complex mobility and safety improvements across urban and rural projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and a valid driver's license. Expect on-site work at the Austin District Headquarters with travel up to 5% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science as accepted by TX PELS.
• Professional Engineer license required; Texas licensure within six months may be required.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to drive a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate fees, explain scope of work and monitor consultant design contracts.
• Perform complex engineering design work and develop layouts, plans, specs, estimates and contracts.
• Develop and review engineering documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Travel to project sites for on-site reviews and technical support.
• Monitor contract progress, verify invoices, and ensure quality of work.
• Review traffic control designs and related roadway elements.

Skills

Project management

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

State vehicle operation

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II, III or IV -Portfolio Office (Austin District) (2601821)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer II, III or IV -Portfolio Office (Austin District) - ( 2601821 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Austin District Portfolio Office is looking for Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV positions located at the District Headquarters. This position will involve active roadway design and project management for internally developed and consultant managed projects. Some of these projects will consist of complex urban and rural safety improvement projects, infrastructure, and mobility projects, as well as innovative intersection improvements, main lane widening, retaining wall design, freeway ramp reversals, bridge replacements and complex drainage projects.

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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Engineer II B25, ($82,000 - $114,099/Annual)
Transportation Engineer III B26, ($76,530 - $129,430/Annual)
Transportation Engineer IV B27, ($84,182 - $125,000/Annual)

Minimum Salary

82,000.00

Maximum Salary

125,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

40 Hours, Monday - Friday

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)

This position 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.

The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer II, III, & IV include:

Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.

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

Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.

Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.

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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer III & IV include:

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

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer IV include:

• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance
• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• 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

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 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.

The competencies for a Transportation Engineer II,II, & IV include:

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Water quality and storm water management
• Contract development and oversight
• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

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.

Job

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Jul 28, 2026, 1:06:03 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineer II,III,IV 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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

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.