Transportation Engineer II/III

  • Texas Department of Transportation
  • Lubbock, Texas
  • Full Time
Transportation Engineer II/III - (2502265)

Position Information

Do you want to be a part of an amazing team responsible for managing some of the best roadway projects in the United States? Great work environment, great people, and great opportunities is what the Lubbock Area Office is all about. As a Transportation Engineer, you will have oversight of construction inspection activities for projects in the Lubbock Area as well as supporting the 2 Lubbock maintenance sections. The challenges are sizeable, but the results are rewarding for the right person. The average day will consist of interacting with section supervisors, contractor personnel, and assisting with managing the activities of TxDOT's Lubbock Area construction projects. This is a position where a great attitude and determination are vital to be successful. Come join us!

Minimum Salary: 69,572.00 Maximum Salary: 129,430.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: Lubbock District Headquarters 135 SLATON ROAD Lubbock 79404

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40

Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: 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

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer II

Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

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

Trains engineering staff.

Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.

Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.

Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.

Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Transportation Engineer III

Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications,

estimates and contracts.

Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.

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

Analyzes and recommends approval for modifications to highway maintenance contracts.

Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.

Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.

Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical

support.

Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: 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

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:

Transportation Engineer II

Highway construction design applications

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Construction engineering policies and procedures

Construction phasing and sequencing

Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

Pavement maintenance

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements

Performing basic design and drafting

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Engineer III

Highway construction design applications

Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Construction engineering policies and procedures

Construction phasing and sequencing

Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

Pavement maintenance

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements

Performing basic design and drafting

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer II

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

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

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles

Transportation Engineer III

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

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

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles

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, 4:01:36 PM Unposting Date: Aug 27, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineer III/Engineer IV State Job Code/s: 2154/2155

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: 489782786
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025

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