Transportation Engineer I - (2602314)
Position Information TxDOT's Houston District is looking for a Transportation Engineer, based in our Montgomery Area Office. This position involves performing engineering work that includes planning project development, design and project management. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. The role also encompasses project management for PS&E, cost estimation and scheduling. Work requires interaction with private entities and government officials.
We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees, with opportunities for growth and development. 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 such as extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and more. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team setting with a group of professionals that takes pride in their work, let’s talk.
: 65,104.00
: 106,634.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Montgomery County Ae/Maint
901 N FM 3083
Conroe 77303
: No Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week Location Flexibility: Onsite
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)
Performs 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.Reviews, coordinates, monitors and approves routine and emergency maintenance contracts; performs/oversees maintenance specifications writing/review, plans and proposal review, and preparation of estimates for letting.Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.Experience: 4 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 QualificationsLicenses 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:Considerable knowledge of:Highway construction design applicationsApplicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirementsConstruction phasing and sequencingProject changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management toolProficient skill in:Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional areaApplying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilitiesPerforming basic design and draftingPlanning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlinesMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersExercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goalsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changesSubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.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 fallingReaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding - prolonged periods of timeLifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionFingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole handTalking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communicationRepetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingVisual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structuresConditions 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.
: Engineering/Engr Support
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 3, 2026, 7:28:50 PM
: Sep 19, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineer II State Job Code/s: 2153
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
