Transportation Engineer III, IV, & V

Transportation Engineer III, IV, & V - (2502158)

Position Information

Are you looking to utilize your engineering knowledge and background and build your leadership skills? The PEPS Central Service Center is looking for an outgoing engineer who is excited to help TxDOT deliver on our historic-sized Unified Transportation Plan (UTP) by procuring professional services to help our 19 Districts deliver their project portfolio. You will have the opportunity to lead selection teams through the procurement of engineering and surveying contracts all across the state of Texas. We strive to maintain a work-life balance by providing flexible work schedules and opportunities to telework.

If you are passionate about the future of transportation and want to become part of a solution, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Salary: 76,530.00 Maximum Salary: 156,612.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Austin, UST-Texas-San Antonio, UST-Texas-Laredo, UST-Texas-Atlanta, UST-Texas-Pharr, UST-Texas-Childress, UST-Texas-Yoakum, UST-Texas-Wichita Falls, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Paris, UST-Texas-Bryan, UST-Texas, UST-Texas-Tyler, UST-Texas-El Paso, UST-Texas-Lubbock, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Amarillo, UST-Texas-Abilene, UST-Texas-Odessa, UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Houston, UST-Texas-Brownwood, UST-Texas-Beaumont, UST-Texas-Lufkin, UST-Texas-Fort Worth, UST-Texas-Dallas

Travel: 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

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Transportation Engineer III

Salary Group B26 $76,530 - $129,430

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 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 plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Engineer IV

Salary Group B27 $84,182 - $142,374

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 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.

Transportation Engineer V

Salary Group B28 $92,600 - $156,612

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, maintenance and/or [research]. 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.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III

Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks, and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex

projects.

Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex

projects.

Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.

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

Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to the existing program of

responsibility.

Develops and/or reviews engineering-related documents, correspondence, reports, and remediation plans.

Develop training courses and/or materials.

Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Prepares correspondence and/or detailed engineering surveys.

Trains engineering staff.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

All of the above and:

Advises on routine through complex contract questions in daily support of Division contract users.

Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.

Coordinates with other Divisions and Districts on contracting issues and serves as the point of contact for their

professional services contracting program.

Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.

Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through

execution.

Analyzes and recommends approval for the use of consultants and/or facility contracts.

Transportation Engineer V

All of the above and:

Reviews contracts and related documents for execution..

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (All Levels): Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS

Experience:

Transportation Engineer III- 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer IV- 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer V- 8 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

All Levels: 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

Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.

For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of the date of hire.

*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

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Facilitating groups using effective communication 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

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

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

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

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Using computers and 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

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

Transportation Engineer IV

Greater skill in the above and

Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Transportation Engineer V

Greater skill in the above and

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

Knowledge of government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development, including government funding programs, methods and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Talking expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken words

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; viewing 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: Aug 13, 2025, 2:55:04 PM Unposting Date: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Engineer IV, Engineer V, Engineer VI State Job Code/s: 2155, 2156, 2157

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.