Ready to design the future of Texas transportation? Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as a Transportation Engineer in our Design Office, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping safe, efficient, and innovative roadway projects that impact communities across the state. Engineers at all levels (I–II) contribute to planning, design, and project development, working in a collaborative environment with opportunities to travel, engage with local and federal partners, and apply advanced engineering practices to real-world challenges. With responsibilities ranging from developing plans and specifications to recommending improvements and supporting project delivery, this position offers meaningful career growth, professional development, and the chance to make a lasting difference in Texas’ transportation infrastructure.

Salary/ Plan Grade:
Transportation Engineer I (B24): $.65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II (B25): $ 69,572 - $114,099

****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

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)

Transportation Engineer I: 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.

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer I

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.

• Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.

• Monitors consultant design contracts.Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

• Performs data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.

• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.

• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties of Transportation Engineer II:

• Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.

• Trains engineering staff.

• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Transportation Engineer I or II: 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 (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

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 US 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:

Transportation Engineer I or II

Considerable Knowledge of:

• 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

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient Skill in:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

• Performing basic design and drafting

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlinesDeveloping and giving presentations

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional competencies for Transportation Engineer II:

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles

Proficient Skill in:

• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes:

• 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:

• Required Protective Equipment: Hard hat, or other device

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

• Typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

• 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

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.

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

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