Transportation Engineer II or III

TxDOT Houston District's Central Design D Office is looking for a Roadway Designer to manage and coordinate plan designs for various construction projects throughout the Houston District. In this role, you will lead the development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for projects that are assigned to Central Design D. While working closely with co-workers within a team, you will work on new projects from the design stage through the letting and bid process. 

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. 

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/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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Engineer Iii

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer Ii

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Testifies at condemnation hearings and trials.
• Assists with design, computer operations, and plan preparation
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts, and plan development
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Iii

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

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications, or special provisions.
• Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal, and/or international levels.
• 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 management systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer Ii

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

Experience: 5 years of 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-by-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.

Transportation Engineer Iii

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

Experience: 6 years of 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-by-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:

Transportation Engineer II and III

• Ability to perform CAD and willing to learn to design roadways with Open Road Designer.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer Ii

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines

Proficient Skill In

• Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative, and technical employees
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Engineer Iii

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements 
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines

Proficient Skill In

• Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative, and technical employees
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer II and III

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand.
• Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• 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:
• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
• 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.

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information