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Position Information
TxDOT's Design Division is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our innovative Digital Delivery Section! This person will work with engineers, EAs, and analysts on a variety of topics, including developing processes to advance the Digital Delivery Program. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of transportation by advancing how design and construction data are used to build and maintain Texas' infrastructure. The Digital Delivery Program works towards utilizing models, created in the design process, in construction in lieu of traditional paper or pdf plan sheets, then utilizing construction data for creating a digital twin of the TxDOT system. As part of this job, this person will gain knowledge in all aspects of the project development process including survey, design, construction inspection, hydrology, hydraulics, environmental, and review.
At TxDOT, we prioritize employee work-life balance and offer benefits that support your professional growth and personal well-being. Our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. By joining the Digital Delivery Section, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how Texas designs, builds, and manages its transportation system. This is more than a job-it's a chance to help modernize infrastructure for millions of Texans.
Ready to build the future with us? Apply today and let's talk!
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• Transportation Engineer II - B25 - Salary Range $80,000.00 - $105,000.00
• Transportation Engineer III - B26 - Salary Range $92,000.00 - $112,000.00

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.
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
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.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer II:

• Assist with development of processes, procedures, and pilots for design, construction, hydraulics, environmental, bridge, traffic, letting, etc. for TxDOT's Digital Delivery Program.
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.
• Performs and/or documents in-house research studies.
• Provides technical expertise in planning, coordinating, maintaining and operating traffic management systems TxDOT's transportation system.
• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Evaluates the performance of new transportation products software.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III:
All the Above and:

• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Develops technical presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations

Minimum Qualifications:
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

*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:
Transportation Engineer II:

• Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Highway construction design applications
• 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
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation

Transportation Engineer III:
All the Above and:

• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Risk management and contingency planning
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• 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

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
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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.