Transportation Engineer III, or IV - Digital Delivery Program -Design Division - Austin, TX

Position Information

TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our team in the Digital Delivery Program! This person will work with engineers, EAs, and analysts on a variety of topics, including developing processes to advance the Digital Delivery initiative. 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 asset management. 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 value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value 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. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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Transportation Engineer III- B26 Salary Range $80,000.00 - $110,000.00

Transportation Engineer IV- B27 Salary Range $90,000.00 - $128,000.00

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 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.

Transportation Engineer IV:

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:

Transportation Engineer III:

• 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 the existing program of responsibility.
• Assists with design, computer operations, and plan preparation.
• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy.
• 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.
• 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 applications.
• Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Reviews and assists districts with the planning, design of PS&E, and the letting for traffic management systems. transportation projects.
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes and managing quality performance measurements.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

All the above and:

• 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 the development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
• Assists with design, computer operations, and plan preparation.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations
• Provides professional advice regarding technical and engineering aspects of airport projects. the lifecycle of transportation projects.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

Transportation Engineer IV:

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.
• 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 III:

• 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
• 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
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• 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

Transportation Engineer IV:

All the above and:

• Developing and implementing programs
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Risk management and contingency planning
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Developing and giving presentations

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.