Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V, Travis South (Austin District)

Engineer the Future of Transportation at TxDOT!

TxDOT's Austin District Travis South Area Office is looking for a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V (Lead Worker) located in Austin, Texas. This position 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 V is reserved for a Lead Worker position.

This position is for ONE Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V (Lead Worker). 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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Transportation Engineer II:   B25 ($69,572.00 - $95,000.00/yearly)
• Transportation Engineer III:  B26 ($76,530.00 - $101,000.00/yearly)
• Transportation Engineer IV:  B27 ($84,182.00 - $115,000.00/yearly)
• Transportation Engineer V:   B28 ($92,600.00 - $125,000.00/yearly)

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)

This position 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.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V:

• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle. 

Additional Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer III, IV or V:

• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

Additional Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer IV or V:

• Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.
• Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.

• Trains Engineering Staff.

Additional Responsibilities of a Transportation Engineer V:

• Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects.
• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

• Transportation Engineer II: 5 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience 
• Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
• Transportation Engineer V: 8YEARS 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.

Competencies:

Competencies for a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV or V:

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

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer III, IV or V:

• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer IV or V:

• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Critical Path Method for managing projects

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Engineer V:

• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner 

  Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject To Noise

• Subject To Vibration

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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