Transportation Engineer II, III or IV: South Travis Area Office (Austin District)

Position Information

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Do you want to be part of designing and managing some of the best roadways in the United States? Does designing safer roadways for your friends and family appeal to you? Are you looking to grow or obtain additional skills in designing and managing the building of roadways?

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV based in South Travis Area Office in Austin , TX . If you want to build an exciting career while helping build our states roadway, let's talk!

Let's build an exciting future together - apply today!

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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Engineer II B25 $69,572 - $114,099/yearly

Transportation Engineer III B26 $76,530 - $129,430/yearly

Transportation Engineer IV B27 $84,182 - $142,374/yearly

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

This position performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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:

The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV include:

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
• Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a TxDOT vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer II:

• • • 5 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer III:

• • • 6 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer IV:

• • • 7 YEARS in Transportation engineering or related engineering experience

Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). No supervisory experience required. 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*

*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:

The Required Competencies for a Transportation Engineer II, III or IV include:

• 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
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects 10 lbs. or more.
• Climbing - ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps
• Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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.