Transportation Engineer Jobs in Texas
Transportation engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in highway design, traffic operations, and infrastructure development from entry-level positions through senior project managers. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin are the primary hiring metros, home to major employers including TxDOT, AECOM, and Kimley-Horn, all of which maintain lasting project pipelines across the state. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are traffic engineering, roadway design, and transportation planning, driven by the state's ongoing highway expansion and urban growth programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients in South-Central Texas, including GEC Road Bond Programs, Heavy Highway Programs, H&H and Storm Water design on transportation and water resources projects. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to be part of pursuit teams to develop projects and opportunities.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
- Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
- Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
- Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
- Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
- Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience
What You'll Bring:
- Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
- Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
- Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.
- Provide expertise in supporting H&H work, storm water design and studies for transportation and water resources projects.
What We Prefer:
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- 8 years relevant experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Familiarity with HEC RAS and GeoHEC-RAS, HEC HMS and GeoHEC-HMS, HY8, StormCAD, SewerGEMS
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Review
- Familiarity with Autocad/Microstation, Civil 3D, ORD
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AR #Highways.
Locations:
Austin, TX.
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients in South-Central Texas, including GEC Road Bond Programs, Heavy Highway Programs, H&H and Storm Water design on transportation and water resources projects. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to be part of pursuit teams to develop projects and opportunities.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
- Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
- Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
- Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
- Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
- Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience
What You'll Bring:
- Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
- Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
- Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.
- Provide expertise in supporting H&H work, storm water design and studies for transportation and water resources projects.
What We Prefer:
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- 8 years relevant experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Familiarity with HEC RAS and GeoHEC-RAS, HEC HMS and GeoHEC-HMS, HY8, StormCAD, SewerGEMS
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Review
- Familiarity with Autocad/Microstation, Civil 3D, ORD
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AR #Highways.
Locations:
Austin, TX.
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Transportation Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Texas Department of Transportation24
- Burns & McDonnell6
- Halff5
- Jacobs4
- HNTB Corporation4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation engineer jobs across Texas.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or Texas Board of Professional Engineers eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in transportation design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenRoads
- Experience with TxDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery processes
- Familiarity with traffic analysis tools including Synchro, HCS, or similar software packages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with clients and public agencies
Transportation Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation engineer in Texas?
The standard path in Texas is to earn a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering from an accredited program, then pursue licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Candidates first pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training, then accumulate qualifying experience before sitting for the Professional Engineering exam. PE licensure is required for signing and sealing engineering documents and is often a condition of advancement at Texas transportation firms and agencies.
How much do transportation engineers make in Texas?
Transportation engineers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring transportation engineers in Texas right now include Texas Department of Transportation, Burns & McDonnell, and Halff, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's scale and ongoing infrastructure investment support a broad mix of public agencies, large engineering consultancies, and regional design firms with steady project backlogs across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most transportation engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most transportation engineer openings in Texas. Houston's size and port infrastructure drive the largest share of positions, Dallas-Fort Worth's rapid suburban growth generates consistent demand for roadway and traffic work, and Austin's population surge has expanded both public agency hiring through TxDOT and private consultancy demand tied to regional mobility projects.
Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 67% of transportation engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves field visits, site coordination, and agency meetings that require a physical presence. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are traffic data analysis, transportation planning, and report writing positions at larger consultancies.
How can I get hired as a transportation engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a design engineer or engineer-in-training role at a Texas consultancy or with TxDOT's district offices, which regularly bring on new graduates. Large firms like Kimley-Horn, AECOM, and Freese and Nichols run structured internship and new-graduate programs that often convert to full-time positions. Candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and built a portfolio through university capstone projects or internships, particularly work that references TxDOT standards, stand out in Texas hiring processes.
Where can I find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the positions that match.
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