Transportation Engineer IV - Central Design - (2602625)
Position Information TxDOT’s Fort Worth District is looking for a Transportation Engineer IV to join our Central Design team in Fort Worth, TX. This position offers an opportunity to take on advanced and complex transportation engineering assignments while supporting the development and design of projects that help keep the Fort Worth District moving forward.You’ll use your experience and engineering judgment to solve challenging problems, support project development, and help ensure work complies with applicable federal and state requirements, policies, standards, and guidelines. You’ll also coordinate with governmental officials and private entities, utilizing strong communication and decision-making skills. You will take ownership of your work essential to this role.If you’re ready to take on new challenges, contribute your expertise, and make an impact on transportation across the Fort Worth District, we want to hear from you!TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133Salary / Grade: Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374 Annually This posting is for two (2) Transportation Engineer IV positions, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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.
: 84,182.00
: 142,374.00 Anticipated Starting Salary :$9,516.00 per month
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Ft Worth District Headquarters
2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
Fort Worth 76133
: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 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 highly 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties:Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.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.Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal. 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: 7 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.Mandatory: TX Licensed Prof Engineer*Mandatory: 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:Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirementsApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codesEstablishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocksPerforming basic design and draftingApplying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilitiesCoordinating and directing multiple projectsResearching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional areaLeading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of othersMaintaining a safe working relationshipExercises 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 inside and outside environmental conditionsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceSedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingFingering-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 communicationClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentConditions 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.Required to work weekends and holidays.Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
: Engineering/Engr Support
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Oct 9, 2026, 3:22:59 PM
: Oct 24, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineer V State Job Code/s: 2156
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 .
