Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer I, II, III- Flexible Pavements Section- MTD Division
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX, United States
Position Information
TxDOT's Materials and Tests Division is looking for an Transportation Engineer I,II, or III located in our Flexible Pavements Section at our Stassney Campus. TxDOT has a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!
Check out our Stassney campus !
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.
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:
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, transportation materials, quality monitoring, 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, transportation materials, quality monitoring, 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, transportation materials, quality monitoring, 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 :
Transportation Engineer I:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 4 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:
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
Competencies :
Transportation Engineer I:
Considerable knowledge of:
Considerable knowledge of:
Considerable knowledge of:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
TxDOT's Materials and Tests Division is looking for an Transportation Engineer I,II, or III located in our Flexible Pavements Section at our Stassney Campus. TxDOT has a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!
Check out our Stassney campus !
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.
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
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, transportation materials, quality monitoring, 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, transportation materials, quality monitoring, 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, transportation materials, quality monitoring, 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 :
Transportation Engineer I:
- Assists in overseeing laboratory operations and monitoring material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
- Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
- Drive/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
- Represents the district/division at various meetings.
- Write reports, specifications and test procedures.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvements to existing program of responsibility.
- Develops training courses and/or materials.
- 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.
- Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
- Performs and/or documents in-house research studies.
- Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
- Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.
- Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
- Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
- Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 4 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*
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
Competencies :
Transportation Engineer I:
Considerable knowledge of:
- Materials design, specifications and applications
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipement, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, product and services
- Developing and giving presentations
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- 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.
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Considerable knowledge of:
- Pavement design and management processes and procedures
- Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Pavement maintenance
- Materials design, specifications and applications
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the ground focused
- Evaluating products, equipement, and material
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Facilitating groups using effective communication methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
- 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
Considerable knowledge of:
- Developing and implementing programs
- Risk management and contingency planning
- Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Pavement maintenance
- Materials design, specifications and applications
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
- Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipment, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, products and services
- Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipment, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, products, and services
- Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.
- Subject to noise
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Close Visual Acuity- work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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.