Transportation Engineer III

Texas Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health premiums

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District seeks a Transportation Engineer III (Engineer IV title) to coordinate schematic roadway projects, review consultant deliverables, and monitor scope, schedule and budget to ensure high-quality design outcomes.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least six years of related experience, and a Professional Engineer license (and Safety Impact Certificate) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS acceptable).
• Minimum of 6 years engineering/transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer license and Safety Impact Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced/complex design, planning, and project development tasks.
• Coordinates and monitors projects, reviews consultant deliverables, and manages scope and budget.
• Drives on-site reviews, negotiates contracts, and ensures compliance with laws and standards.

Skills

Traffic operations

Project coordination

Budget management

Contract oversight

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
• 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 technical support.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Mandatory: Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
• 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.

Competencies

• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• 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
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Risk analysis procedures and methods
• Contract development and oversight
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Performing basic design and drafting
• 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

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/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, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment

• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• 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.

Position Information

Are you a Design Engineer that enjoys project management and has broad roadway engineering knowledge and some construction exposure? Are you a fast learner with a positive outlook? Do you want an opportunity for your work to impact the community? If this sounds like you. Come learn and grow with TxDOT! TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Schematic Design Project Manager based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training and tools will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.

A Day in the Life of an Transportation Engineer III

• Coordinate and provide design direction on multiple schematic roadway projects
• Conduct reviews on deliverables received from consultants
• Coordinate with government officials and other stakeholders
• Monitor project scope, schedule and budget
• Negotiate and review consultant contracts for execution
• Other duties as assigned

Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Salary / Grade: Transportation Engineer III: (B26) $76,530 - $129,430

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer III position. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in making hiring decisions based on applicants’ work experience, education, skill level, other appropriate factors, and business needs.

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)

Job

Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026, 9:57:20 AM

State Job Title/s

Engineer IV

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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Applicant Information

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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants