Transportation Engineer II or III

Txdot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer II or III to enhance traffic safety and engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in traffic engineering and will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance across various projects. Join us to contribute to the safety and development of Texas communities with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 5-6 years engineering or transportation engineering experience.
• Related graduate-level education may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering surveys and recommend solutions for high accident locations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Develop and review engineering documents and plans.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Safety Compliance

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II or III (2501542)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer II or III - ( 2501542 )

Position Information

Interested in Traffic Safety? We are looking for a Transportation Engineer with Traffic Engineering experience to perform work in one or more functional areas such as safety reviews, railroad coordination, safety project development and design, traffic engineering construction, transportation/traffic operations, permit reviews, traffic studies. This employee would ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. This work may require contact with governmental officials and private entities. The ideal candidate has experience in traffic safety and a deep interest in the safety of fellow Texans, community, and economic development.

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

: 116,207.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hrs./Week 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)

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.

Performs 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• 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.
• Responsible for Traffic Engineering operations.
• Develops and/or 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 technicalsupport.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• 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 managementsystems.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.
• Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:

• 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: 5 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.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 6 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.

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
  • Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
  • Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listeningtechniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audienceunderstanding and keep the group focused
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions thatsupport business objectives and goals

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer II and III

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• 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.
• Must be willing work during storm recovery.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Unposting Date

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.