Transportation Engineer Specialist I, II or III

Be Part of Something Bigger — Join Our Traffic Engineering Team!

In our Traffic Engineering Section, every project makes a difference. From designing traffic signals, ITS systems, and roadway illumination to creating guide signs that help drivers navigate with ease and pavement markings that enhance safety, your work will directly impact how people travel every day. Our team also dives into traffic studies, speed analyses, and innovative engineering solutions that keep our transportation network running smoothly. It’s more than engineering — it’s about shaping safer, smarter, and more efficient communities. We thrive on collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity—and yes, we like to keep things fun along the way. If you’re looking for a place where your technical skills will shine and where teamwork really matters, we’d love to have you join us.

Annual Salary Ranges

• Transportation Engineer Spec I (B18): $45,521- $71,055
• Transportation Engineer Spec II (B19): $48,244- $76,028
• Transportation Engineer Spec III (B20): $51,158- $81,351

This position is for one Transportation Engineer Spec I, II or III. 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)

Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others; others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. May serve as lead worker. 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 Specialist I:

• Performs advanced and specialized design work.
• Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Performs traffic engineering design work, analyzes traffic and accident data and recommends solutions for trafficproblems.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Specialist Ii:

In addition to the duties listed above:

• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.
• Uses additional automated design tools or specialized design procedures in areas including bridge/culvert detailing, traffic management, geometric design, signal lighting design, retaining walls and building design.

Transportation Engineer Specialist Iii:

In addition to the duties listed above:

• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Prepares budget estimates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• Transportation Engineer Specialist I:   6 years drafting, design, plan preparation.
• Transportation Engineer Specialist II:  7 years drafting, design, plan preparation.
• Transportation Engineer Specialist III: 8 years drafting, design, plan preparation.

Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.  Related college education or relevant technical training 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.

Competencies:

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Performing advanced drafting
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Writing and revising standards and procedures
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks; long distance/from one work site to another
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• 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. 
• If this position is determined to be Safety Impact by responsibilities, it will be subject to random drug testing 

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