Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV - El Paso District - Alpine TX

Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV - El Paso District - Alpine TX - (2502010)

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a driven and dedicated Transportation Engineer I, II, II or IV to join our team in Alpine, Texas - a gateway to Big Bend and a place where your engineering skills will help shape the future of rural mobility. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to work on infrastructure projects, ensure safe and efficient roadways, and collaborate alongside passionate professionals who are committed to serving the Lone Star State. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, embrace wide-open spaces, and make a tangible difference in a vibrant community, we want to hear from you. Your next adventure starts in Alpine.

Salary Range for this position:

Transportation Engineer I - B24 - $65,104.00 - $106,634.00

Transportation Engineer II - B25 - $69,572.00 - $114,099.00

Transportation Engineer III - B26 - $76,530.00 - $129,430.00

Transportation Engineer IV - B27 - $84,182.00 - $142,374.00

****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.

Effective 9/1/25 the salary range for this position will be updated to reflect new salary limits. Texas State Auditor's Office - Salary Schedules

Minimum Salary: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary: 142,374.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: El Paso - Alpine 2400 N HWY 118 Alpine 79830

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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)

Position Description

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.

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 I

Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.

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

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

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

Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.

Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.

Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.

Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

In addition to responsibilities listed above duties for a Transportation Engineer II, III & IV include:

Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

Oversees construction and audit records.

Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.

Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Transportation Engineer I, II, III & IV

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer II

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

Transportation Engineer III

6 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer IV

7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Transportation Engineer II & III

Valid driver's license at the time of application. 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

Considerable knowledge of

Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related system.

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.

Construction engineering policies and procedures.

Construction phasing and sequencing.

Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations.

Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices.

Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.

Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool.

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.

Monitoring the status and progress of projects.

Developing and giving presentations.

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and system.

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Some skill in

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

In addition to the listed above competencies for a Transportation Engineer II & III

Considerable knowledge of

Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures.

Construction engineering policies and procedures.

Construction phasing and sequencing.

Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations.

Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control device.

Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.

Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool.

Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.

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

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadline.

Monitoring the status and progress of project.

Developing and giving presentations.

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and system.

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

In addition to the listed above competencies for a Transportation Engineer IV

Expert skill in

Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer I, II, III & IV

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemical.

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

Standing-prolonged periods of time.

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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: Jul 25, 2025, 4:22:27 PM Unposting Date: Aug 8, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineer II/Engineer III/ Engineer IV/Engineer V State Job Code/s: 2153/2154/2155/2156

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.