Transportation Engineer III/IV/V - PDO PS&E Section - DAL

Texas Department of Transportation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation in Dallas is looking for Transportation Engineers III/IV/V to manage and develop PS&E projects ensuring effective contract management and compliance with applicable laws.

Qualified candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and several years of experience in transportation engineering. The position is full-time and requires a valid Texas driver's license. The office is located at the Dallas District Headquarters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of engineering or transportation experience for Transportation Engineer III.
• Minimum 7 years for Engineer IV, 8 years for Engineer V, with substitution based on graduate coursework.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the District's diverse PS&E project portfolio.
• Oversee projects from schematic through final design submittals.
• Ensure compliance with laws and guidelines.

Skills

Transportation engineering design

Project management

Consultant contract management

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Job description

Job Title

Transportation Engineer III/IV/V – PDO PS&E Section – Dallas

Position Overview

The Dallas District Project Delivery Office (PDO) PS&E Section is seeking Transportation Engineers to manage and develop the District's diverse PS&E project portfolio. Candidates will oversee projects from schematic through final design submittals, ROW coordination, utility coordination, and construction permit preparation, ensuring effective consultant contract management.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced and complex transportation engineering design work across multiple functional areas including planning, project development, design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, and research.
• Review and process plans, specifications, estimates, and construction documents; monitor consultant progress and quality, and verify invoices.
• Represent the district at technical meetings, public hearings, and presentations as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance to sub‑consultants and support staff, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science. Higher degrees accepted by Texas PELS.
• Valid Texas driver’s license; ability to operate a state vehicle.
• Professional Engineer licensing in another U.S. state (non‑Texas) is acceptable if license obtained in Texas within six months of hire.

Experience

• Transportation Engineer III – 6 years of engineering or transportation experience; graduate coursework may substitute one year of experience per year of education.
• Transportation Engineer IV – 7 years of engineering or transportation experience; substitution logic as above.
• Transportation Engineer V – 8 years of engineering or transportation experience; substitution logic as above.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Primarily sedentary work, requiring lifting up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Pre‑employment physical and drug screening required; drug testing follows DOT regulations.

Employment Details

• Full‑time, day shift (M–F, 8 hr/day).
• Location: Dallas District Headquarters, 4777 E Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.