Transportation Engineer Jobs in Texas

Are you ready to take your construction career to the next level?
Do you enjoy mentoring teams, solving real-world challenges, and driving project success from the ground up? Can you manage multiple priorities while keeping safety, quality, and timelines on track?
TxDOT's Pharr District is hiring a Transportation Engineer I, II, or III in our District Construction Office based in Pharr, Texas. In this position you will help with field operations, support contract specialists, and oversee key construction projects. This role offers the chance to shape the future of our infrastructure while growing professionally in a fast-paced, supportive environment. TxDOT offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including paid vacation, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth.
Ready to lead and make an impact? If you're passionate about construction and ready to guide others toward success, let’s build something great together.
Salary Range:
Transportation Engineer I (B24): $84,000 - $106,634/annually
$7,000 - $8,886.16/monthly
Transportation Engineer II (B25): $90,000 - $114,099/annually
$7,500 - $9,508.25/monthly
Transportation Engineer III(B26): $96,000 - $129,430/annually
$8,000 - $10,785.83/monthly
Important: The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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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.
Essential Duties
The essential duties for Transportation Engineer I include:

• Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
• 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.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  The essential duties for Transportation Engineer II include:
• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
• 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.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  The Essential Duties for Transportation Engineer III include:
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• 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.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Transportation Engineer I, II or III: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:
Transportation Engineer I: *4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
Transportation Engineer II: *5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
Transportation Engineer III: *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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid US 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 I, II or III

• 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, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  
  Physical Requirements
  Transportation Engineer I, II or III
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• 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
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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.

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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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information