Transportation Engineer II or III

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Health Premiums Paid

Tuition Assistance

Holistic Wellness Program

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer II or III in Houston to perform complex engineering work across various functional areas. This position requires thorough project management skills, ensuring compliance with laws and interacting with governmental officials.

With responsibilities that include project planning, cost estimation, and developing engineering documents, this role offers the opportunity to work in a highly supportive environment that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science accepted by TX PELS.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex transportation engineering work in planning and project development.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Monitor budgets and contractor compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Budgeting

Contract Management

Hydrologic Engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Micro-station

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II or III (2601894)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer II or III - (2601894)

Position Information

This position involves performing engineering work across one or more functional areas, including planning, project development and design, and project management for both state-let and local-let projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. The role also encompasses project management for PS&E, cost estimation, and scheduling. Work requires regular interaction with private entities and government officials. The Transportation Engineer must be proficient in project management processes, including contract and work authorization processing.

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

129,430.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hrs./Week; Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 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)

Transportation Engineer II

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.

Transportation Engineer III

Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies. Recommends practices and procedures for Critical Path Method scheduling, budgeting, resourcing and baseline management. Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects. Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets. Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans. Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities. Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties. Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans. Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Reviews contracts, specifications, plans, and utility billing documents associated with right of way coordination.

Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.

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

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

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

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

Recommends practices and procedures for Critical Path Method scheduling, budgeting, resourcing and baseline management.

Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects.

Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets

Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.

Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.

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

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

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

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Transportation Engineer I and II:

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Micro-station, TxDOT standard.
• Strong skills in contract management, including tracking, reviewing and processing agreement and work authorization.

Proficiency in reviewing design submittals at 30%, 60%, 95%, and 100% completion stages, providing technical feedback and ensuring quality.

• Advanced project management expertise, including oversight of multiple complex projects and coordination with internal teams, consultants, and external agencies.
• Strong contract administration skills, with the ability to manage, review, and approve agreements, amendments, and work authorizations independently.
• Proficiency in reviewing and providing technical guidance on design submittals at 30%, 60%, 95%, and 100% completion stages, ensuring compliance with standards and project objectives.

Considerable knowledge of:

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles

Contract development and oversight

Budgeting methods and procedures

Government funding programs, methods and procedures

Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

Other:

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer III

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

Considerable knowledge of

Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services

Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool

Critical Path Method for managing projects

Cost estimating and cost controls

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

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

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

Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

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.

Job

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Jul 31, 2026, 7:44:37 PM

Unposting Date

Aug 21, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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.