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How much do transportation engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation engineering in Austin, TX is $90,296.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,800.00 and $101,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is transportation engineering?

A Transportation Engineering job focuses on planning, designing, and maintaining transportation systems, including roads, bridges, highways, and public transit. Engineers in this field ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods. They analyze traffic patterns, improve infrastructure, and implement new technologies. Their work helps reduce congestion, enhance safety, and support economic growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in transportation engineering?

To thrive as a Transportation Engineer, you need a strong background in civil engineering principles, transportation planning, and traffic analysis, typically backed by a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering and relevant licensure (such as a PE license). Familiarity with specialized software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, SYNCHRO, and GIS systems, as well as understanding of transportation design standards, is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication and teamwork abilities are essential soft skills for this role. Mastering these skills ensures the engineer can design safe, efficient transportation systems and collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for transportation engineers?

Transportation Engineers often start as entry-level or junior engineers and can progress to roles such as project manager, senior engineer, or transportation planning specialist as they gain experience and professional licensure. Advancement may also involve specializing in areas like traffic modeling, highway design, or transit systems, or supervising larger teams and multidisciplinary projects. With continued education and proven leadership, some professionals move into executive positions or become consultants within the field. Career growth in transportation engineering is supported by ongoing training, certification, and a track record of successful projects.

What does a transportation engineer do?

A transportation engineer designs, plans, and manages transportation systems such as roads, bridges, and traffic flow to improve safety and efficiency. They analyze traffic data, develop infrastructure projects, and often use tools like CAD software, requiring knowledge of engineering principles and relevant regulations.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Engineering job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $90,296 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Transportation Engineer II, III or IV -Portfolio Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation

Austin, TX • On-site

$82K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Texas Department Of Transportation rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

196th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Position Information
TxDOT's Austin District Portfolio Office is looking for Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV positions located at the District Headquarters. This position will involve active roadway design and project management for internally developed and consultant managed projects. Some of these projects will consist of complex urban and rural safety improvement projects, infrastructure, and mobility projects, as well as innovative intersection improvements, main lane widening, retaining wall design, freeway ramp reversals, bridge replacements and complex drainage projects.
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.
Salary Plan/Grade:
Transportation Engineer II B25, ($82,000 - $114,099/Annual)
Transportation Engineer III B26, ($76,530 - $129,430/Annual)
Transportation Engineer IV B27, ($84,182 - $125,000/Annual)
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
This position performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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:
The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer II, III, & IV include:
  • Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
  • Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
  • Develops and 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.
  • Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
  • Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer III & IV include:
  • Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer IV include:
  • Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance
  • Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
  • Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
Transportation Engineer II: 5 YEARS in engineering, transportation engineering or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer III: 6 YEARS in engineering, transportation engineering or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer IV: 7 YEARS in 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 Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Licensed Prof Engineer*

*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:
The competencies for a Transportation Engineer II,II, & IV include:
  • 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
  • Construction phasing and sequencing
  • Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
  • Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
  • Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
  • Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
  • Water quality and storm water management
  • Contract development and oversight
  • The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
  • Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
  • Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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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