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As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation engineer i in the United States is $91,097.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Transportation Engineer I vs Transportation Engineer II?

AspectTransportation Engineer ITransportation Engineer II
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification often preferredBachelor's degree; EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license typically required or preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised tasks, office and field workMore independent responsibilities, project oversight, field inspections
Employer & Industry UsagePublic agencies, consulting firms, transportation departmentsSame as Transportation Engineer I, with increased responsibilities

The main difference between Transportation Engineer I and Transportation Engineer II lies in experience, responsibilities, and licensure. Transportation Engineer II typically has more experience, may hold a PE license, and handles more complex projects independently, whereas Transportation Engineer I focuses on foundational tasks under supervision.

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Transportation Engineer I - II Bryan AO

Transportation Engineer I - II Bryan AO

Texas Department of Transportation

Bryan, TX • On-site

$65K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Texas Department Of Transportation rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 663 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Position Information
TxDOT's Bryan District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II in the Bryan Area Office (AO). Please apply if you are a talented and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, a work experience and opportunities for growth. The Bryan Area office offers challenging projects in urban and rural settings providing innovative solutions to complex traffic problems.
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Salary Plan/Grade:
Transportation Engineer I : $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II : $69,572 - $ 114,099
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
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.
Essential Duties:
  • Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.
  • Assists district and division personnel on material and/or fabrication requirements and advises of appropriate material and/or fabrication application and acceptability.
  • Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
  • Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
  • Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
  • Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
  • 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.
  • Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews month* Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
Transportation Engineer I: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
Transportation Engineer II: 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.
  • Licensed Prof Engineer*
  • If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.
  • For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

*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:
  • Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
  • Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
  • Construction engineering policies and procedures
  • Construction phasing and sequencing
  • Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
  • Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
  • Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  • 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 extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
  • Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
  • Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
  • Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time
  • 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
  • Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
  • Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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.

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