Intelligent Transportation System Engineer Jobs in Texas

Position Information
TxDOT's Traffic Safety Division is looking for one Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Analyst I or II based in Austin, TX. As an ITS Analyst, you can help advance statewide priorities relating to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Signal Systems.
Are you interested in learning and applying the latest traffic technology to improve traffic safety?
Are you looking for a new challenge in the growth of technology relating to the traveling public?
Benefits and Perks
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)
Position Description
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Analyst I:
Salary Grade B21 $54,278 - $87,046
Develops and revises new and existing intelligent transportation system(s) (ITS). Performs responsible technical work including the analysis, design and implementation of automated traffic management systems. May be responsible for administering information resources and telecommunication hardware/software located within an Intelligent Transportation Operations Center. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities.
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Analyst II:
Salary Grade B23 $61,184 - $99,658
Performs responsible technical work including the analysis, design and implementation of automated traffic management systems. May be responsible for administering information resources and telecommunication hardware/software located within an Intelligent Transportation Operations Center. 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:
ITS Analyst I
• Develops ITS solutions, including writing design documentation and methods, preparing work diagrams and data flow charts, evaluating systems hardware and software, analyzing user requirements, testing software, and performing field tests.
• Stays current with all purchasing and inventory processes and documentation, including shipping and receiving.
• Keeps abreast of new technology to improve current and projected systems.
• Prepares and presents demonstrations on ITS.
• Provides technical assistance and support for ITS.
• Provides training to users regarding ITS.
• Researches and evaluates vendor-supplied hardware and software.
• Reviews and monitors contracts related to ITS.
• Reviews traffic management plans and inspects project sites to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Provides technical assistance and inspections in the field as needed.
• Writes or revises specifications, amendments, and contract provisions related to ITS.
ITS Analyst II
• Performs all responsibilities of an ITS Analyst I, plus:
• Consults with users as the primary point of contact for ITS development and support.
• Coordinates with and assists ITS designers and districts on software and hardware system applications.
• Provides expert technical assistance and support for ITS.
• Provides technical direction in the analysis and design of ITS.
• Provides training to users regarding ITS.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends vendor-supplied software and hardware.
• Serves on committees related to ITS.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education (All Levels):
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
ITS Analyst I: 1 year experience in system analysis, design, computer programming.
ITS Analyst II: 3 year experience in system analysis, design, computer programming.(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.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
ITS Analyst I
• Communicate effectively.
• Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems.
• Applicable computer programming techniques and languages.
• Contract development and oversight.
• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment.
• Analyze and organize business and technical data.
• Use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Maintain safe working relationships.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
ITS Analyst II
• All competencies of an ITS Analyst I, plus:
• Systems development using analysis, design, and documentation methodologies.
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware.
• Public relations skills for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity-work includes data/figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries