Transportation Engineer III or IV
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Full Time
Transportation Engineer III or IV - (2501444)
Position Information
TxDOT's Transportation Programs Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer III or IV. This position will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work will require contact with governmental officials and private entities. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Salary Grade/Range
Transportation Engineer III B26: $76,530 - $129,430
Transportation Engineer IV B27: $84,182 - $142,374
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Work Location: Stassney, Fort Worth, Houston
Minimum Salary: 76,530.00 Maximum Salary: 142,374.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Fort Worth, UST-Texas-Houston
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: This position may be housed at Stassney, Ft Worth or Houston TxDOT Office.
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
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:
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
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects.
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
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.
Transportation Engineer IV:
All duties shown above, and additional duties included:
Monitors contract performance evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations, and transportation planning studies.
Reviews contracts and related documents for execution.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
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:
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
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
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer III:
Knowledge of:
Risk management and contingency planning
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines
Budgeting methods and procedures
Skill in:
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Transportation Engineer IV:
All competencies shown above, and additional duties included:
Knowledge of:
Highway construction design applications
Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines Resource capacity planning, implementation, and variance analysis using a CPM enterprise information system management tool
Cost estimating and cost controls
Risk management and contingency planning
Budgeting methods and procedures Contract development and oversight
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
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
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe working relationship
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:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: May 27, 2025, 8:23:59 AM Unposting Date: Jun 10, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineer IV/Engineer V State Job Code/s: 2155/2156
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.
Position Information
TxDOT's Transportation Programs Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer III or IV. This position will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work will require contact with governmental officials and private entities. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Salary Grade/Range
Transportation Engineer III B26: $76,530 - $129,430
Transportation Engineer IV B27: $84,182 - $142,374
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Work Location: Stassney, Fort Worth, Houston
Minimum Salary: 76,530.00 Maximum Salary: 142,374.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Fort Worth, UST-Texas-Houston
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: This position may be housed at Stassney, Ft Worth or Houston TxDOT Office.
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
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:
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
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects.
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
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.
Transportation Engineer IV:
All duties shown above, and additional duties included:
Monitors contract performance evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations, and transportation planning studies.
Reviews contracts and related documents for execution.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
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:
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
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
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer III:
Knowledge of:
Risk management and contingency planning
Highway construction design applications
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines
Budgeting methods and procedures
Skill in:
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Transportation Engineer IV:
All competencies shown above, and additional duties included:
Knowledge of:
Highway construction design applications
Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines Resource capacity planning, implementation, and variance analysis using a CPM enterprise information system management tool
Cost estimating and cost controls
Risk management and contingency planning
Budgeting methods and procedures Contract development and oversight
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe working relationship
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
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
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines
Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe working relationship
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:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: May 27, 2025, 8:23:59 AM Unposting Date: Jun 10, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineer IV/Engineer V State Job Code/s: 2155/2156
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.
Job ID: 479402767
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2025
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