Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV- Design Division- Austin, TX

• TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer in the Highway Safety and Operations Group in the Project Delivery Section based in Austin, TX
• We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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• Transportation Engineer I- B24 - Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $93,000.00
• Transportation Engineer II - B25 - Salary Range $88,000.00 - $102,000.00
• Transportation Engineer III - B26 - Salary Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
• Transportation Engineer IV - B27 - Salary Range $105,000.00 - $128,000.00

****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 I:
Performs 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

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.

Transportation Engineer IV:
Performs highly 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
• Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
• Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts. 
• Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification 
• Reports, Design Exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
• Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Transportation Engineer II: All of the above and:  
• Provides technical inputs with the updates to Division policies and guidance as it relates to traffic and safety analysis including updates to manual.
• Provides technical inputs with updates to Interstate projects guidance.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.Transportation Engineer III:  All of the above and: 
• Participates in the training of engineering and district staff
• Develops technical presentations
• Acts in an advisory capacity and answers technical questions regarding highway capacity analysis, traffic simulation and safety modeling and analysis , and intersection/interchange analysis/evaluation to support project development.Transportation Engineer IVAll of the above and: 
• Develops and makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, monitors consultants' progress and work quality, checks invoices and associated documents, prepares supplemental agreements, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, as consultant project manager. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Engineer I:

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

Experience:

• 4 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

Transportation Engineer Ii:

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

Experience:

• 5 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate 

Transportation Engineer Iii:

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

Transportation Engineer Iv:

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

Experience:

• 7 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
• 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.

Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV: Preferred Qualifications : 

• Professional Traffic Operation Engineer (PTOE)
• Road Safety Professional (RSP)      
• Transportation Engineer III:All of the above and: 
• Professional Traffic Operation Engineer (PTOE)
• Road Safety Professional (RSP)      
• Transportation Engineer III:All of the above and: 

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer I:

• Communicate effectively
• Traffic engineering terminology, principles, practices, and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations 
• Applicable engineering applications and methods to support efficient planning and design activities, and project decision making, such as AASHTO Green book, Roadway Design Manual, Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and other applicable engineering, traffic simulation and safety analysis programs.    
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support project objectives and goals
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulationsTransportation Engineer II:All of the above and: 
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Familiarity with FHWA Interstate project requirements
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas, and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions.
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused 
• Guiding, educating, and training others to follow procedures necessary to complete complex tasks
• Reviewing the work of othersTransportation Engineer IV, All of the above and: 
• Coordinating and directing multiple projects
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.
• 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