Transportation Engineer II-IV

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation organization as a Transportation Engineer II-IV in Austin, Texas. This role involves enhancing traffic safety using advanced engineering solutions. Work in a collaborative environment focused on reducing fatal crashes and improving traffic operations. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while contributing to the safety of Texas roads.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100%

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years engineering experience based on level.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees traffic engineering studies and recommends solutions.
• Performs complex engineering design work.
• Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.

Skills

Traffic Safety

Engineering

Project Development

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II-IV (2501325)

Job Description

Position Information

Are you passionate about traffic safety? Do you want to use the latest technology to reduce fatal crashes across Texas?

Are you looking to expand your engineering experience and move into leadership roles? If so, we would like to speak to you! The Traffic Safety Division is looking for a new Transportation Engineer II-IV to join our team and you may be it.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

We're located at the new TxDOT Headquarters on Stassney Lane in Austin, TX. To check out the state-of-the art facility, see our Stassney Campus Preview. (https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u42vEZacDgA)

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 129,430.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 25 % 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 viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Transportation Engineer II
Salary Grade B24 $65,104 - $106,634
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development
and design, construction, transportation and 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.

Transportation Engineer III
Salary Grade B25 $69,572 - $114,099
Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning,
project development and design, construction, transportation and 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 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
Salary Grade B26 $76,530 - $129,430
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 II
- Oversees and performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic
signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates
and contracts.
- Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
- Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
- Develops traffic engineering and traffic management system policies, procedures and standards.
- Drives or travels to project and work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide
technical support.
- Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
- Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic
management systems or other traffic related items.
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
- 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 for traffic control devices, signs, markings and detours.
- Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.
- Writes reports and specifications.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III
All of the above and:
- Reviews sign schematics and in-house and consultant plans and projects.

Transportation Engineer IV
All of the above and:
- Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
- Develops traffic engineering policies, procedures and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (All Levels): Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent. Related graduate level education may
be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
- 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Licensed Prof Engineer*

If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.

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.

Transportation Engineer II:
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and
information technology related systems
- Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience
understanding and keep the group focused
- Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
- Performing basic design and drafting
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Preparing technical/statistical reports
- Developing and giving presentations
- Maintaining a safe working relationship
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer III:
Greater skill in the above and:
- Researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines

Transportation Engineer IV:
Greater skill in the above

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files or small tools
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing: Perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity: Work includes data and figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Visual Acuity: Determine work quality and make general observations of facilities or structures

- 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

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 12, 2025, 1:08:32 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineer III State Job Code/s : 2154

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.