Transportation Design Engineer I, II, or III

TxDOT’s Tyler District is looking for a Transportation Design Engineer based in Tyler in our Central Project Development section. This position involves performing engineering work that includes planning project development, design and project management. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. The role also encompasses project management for PS&E, cost estimation and scheduling. Work requires interaction with private entities and government officials. The transportation engineer must be proficient in project management processes including contract and work authorization processing.

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

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

TxDOT’s Tyler District is looking for a Transportation Design Engineer based in Tyler in our Central Project Development section. This position involves performing engineering work that includes planning project development, design and project management. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. The role also encompasses project management for PS&E, cost estimation and scheduling. Work requires interaction with private entities and government officials. The transportation engineer must be proficient in project management processes including contract and work authorization processing.

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

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

Tyler District Headquarters (10DISTHQ)
2709 WEST FRONT STREET
Tyler, 75702

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)

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)

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 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.