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Texas Department of Transportation

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In this position, you will provide advanced technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, construction, traffic operations, highway maintenance, and ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation design in Texas is $81,340.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,200.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a transportation designer do?

A Transportation Design job focuses on creating the look, functionality, and user experience of various transportation modes, such as cars, bikes, trains, and aircraft. Designers blend aesthetics, engineering, and ergonomics to develop innovative concepts that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. They use digital tools, modeling techniques, and collaboration with engineers to bring designs from concept to production.

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To thrive in Transportation Design, a blend of strong visual creativity, proficiency in industrial or automotive design principles, and a relevant degree (such as in transportation, industrial or product design) is essential. Mastery of computer-aided design (CAD) software like Autodesk Alias, CATIA, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as familiarity with prototyping tools, is typically required. Exceptional collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills set standout designers apart in multidisciplinary teams. These abilities ensure innovative, functional, and aesthetically compelling transportation solutions that meet user needs and industry standards.

How to get into transportation design?

To pursue a career in transportation design, typically a bachelor's degree in transportation, industrial, or automotive design is required. Building a strong portfolio, gaining experience through internships, and developing skills in CAD software and 3D modeling are essential steps. Professional certifications and knowledge of vehicle engineering can also enhance job prospects.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Design job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,340 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

Sr. Project Manager - Transportation (TxDOT)

Freese and Nichols

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Freese and Nichols is looking for Sr. Project Manager - Transportation (TxDOT) in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Frisco, Harlingen, Lubbock, San Antonio, or San Marcos, Texas. As Sr. Project Manager, you will build and maintain TxDOT client relationships, lead pursuits, and deliver transportation design projects as a seller-doer.
What You'll Do
  • Build and strengthen TxDOT relationships that position you to identify, shape, and win work
  • Lead TxDOT pursuits, including teaming strategy, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and win plans
  • Manage TxDOT transportation design projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating internal teams and subconsultants
  • Develop scopes, schedules, and fees that align to TxDOT requirements and client expectations
  • Provide technical direction and quality oversight to ensure accurate, consistent deliverables
  • Navigate TxDOT processes and compliance requirements to keep projects on track
  • Mentor and develop staff to grow delivery capacity and strengthen TxDOT-facing expertise
  • Partner with transportation leadership to expand presence in key Texas markets

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • 8+ years of experience, including experience making independent decisions on engineering problems and methods
  • Experience leading transportation design projects for TxDOT or TxDOT-focused clients
  • Ability to lead pursuit-to-delivery work, including client engagement, team coordination, and deliverable quality

Preferred
  • Established TxDOT relationships and a track record of winning transportation work
  • TxDOT-related pre-certifications aligned to transportation design services
  • Experience serving as project manager for large, complex transportation projects
  • Experience with TxDOT procurement practices, contracting approaches, and selection processes
  • Active participation in professional organizations and continuing education

About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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