Transportation Engineer II, III, IV-Traffic

Position Information

The Traffic Engineering Department is seeking a Transportation Engineer who is highly motivated to enhance safety on our state highways by designing safety projects such as traffic signals, flashing beacons, illumination, striping, signing and Intelligent Transportation Systems. We are seeking an engineer who can think outside of the box when challenges arise to find solutions regarding safety enhancements. If you like to work in a fast-paced environment that challenges your prioritization and social skills, Traffic Engineering is the place for you.

Annual Salary Ranges:

Transportation Engineer II (B25): $80,704 - $114,099

Transportation Engineer III (B26): $89,755 - $129,430

Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $98,730 - $142,374

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

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 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:

• Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant
  
  traffic signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and
  
  contracts.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Meets with law enforcement agencies and/or city officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• 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.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer III:

In addition to the above

• Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Assists in recommending major maintenance and betterment programs to the district staff.
• Assists in utilization of available funds to improve and install traffic control devices.
• Reviews and assists districts with the planning, design of PS&E, and the letting for traffic management systems.
• Oversees and/or monitors Community Traffic Safety Programs, activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan and/or the Traffic Safety Office.
• Trains engineering staff.

Transportation Engineer IV:

In addition to the above

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans,
  
  specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
• Provides technical assistance for the development of rural ITS/traffic management corridors.
• Provides technical expertise in planning, coordinating, maintaining and operating traffic management systems.
• Reviews and assists districts with the planning, design of PS&E, and the letting for traffic management systems.
• 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.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.
• Trains engineering staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 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 Professional Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate

*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:

• • Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
  • Transportation funding programs
  • Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
  • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Transportation Engineer III:

In addition to the above

• • Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
  • Developing and giving presentations
  • 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

Transportation Engineer IV:

In addition to the above

• • Traffic management systems operations
  • Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations
  • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
  • Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
  • Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
  • Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  • Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
  • Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
  • Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

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.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• 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.