Transportation Design Engineer I, II, or III

Position Information

TxDOT's Tyler District is looking for a Transportation Design Engineer I, II or III based in Tyler, TX in our Central Project Development Section. If you are looking for a professional and stable career along with serving the public sector, we encourage you to apply. Come make a difference with us at the Tyler District!

Salary Ranges:

Transportation Engineer I (B24):

$65,104 - $106,634

Transportation Engineer II (B25):

$69,572 - $114,099

Transportation Engineer III(B26):

$76,530 - $129,430

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

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 the Transportation Engineer I level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Employees at the Transportation Engineer II level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Employees at the Transportation Engineer III 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:

Transportation Engineer I

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special
  
  specifications or special provisions.
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and
  
  contracts.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices,
  
  signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management
  
  systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II - all of the above duties and

• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and
  
  contracts.
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.

Transportation Engineer III - all of the above duties and

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications,
  
  estimates and contracts.
• Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report
  
  form.
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources;
  
  managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for
  
  complex transportation projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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.