Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer II or III
Texas Department of Transportation, Houston, TX, United States
Position Information
Do you like to design safer roadways and intersections? TxDOT is currently seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer for our Traffic Engineering -Traffic Signal Design office in Houston, TX. Position will involve engineering services for various Traffic Engineering-Traffic Signal design projects. The successful candidate will oversee and perform Traffic Engineering studies to recommend operational solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals, and speed zones; Examine roadway capacity and channelization of the highways to recommend possible improvements. Coordinate traffic engineering studies (TES) and traffic counts. Assist in monitoring consultant contracts and track study progress for in-house and consultant studies. Assist in reviewing TES including Traffic Impact Analysis and permits.
The successful candidate will also work on all phases of traffic signal projects. Traffic signal projects will include traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking, illumination, work zone traffic control, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). The Engineering candidate will be responsible for reviewing entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications performed by consultants and other employees. Work may also include assisting with traffic signal plan preparation. Individual will have experience completing design projects in MicroStation. Successful candidate will also perform complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, and estimates.
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 II
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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 II
Includes all Essential Duties listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:
Transportation Engineer II
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 5 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:
Transportation Engineer III
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 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:
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer II
Includes all Competencies listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:
Transportation Engineer II and III
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Do you like to design safer roadways and intersections? TxDOT is currently seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer for our Traffic Engineering -Traffic Signal Design office in Houston, TX. Position will involve engineering services for various Traffic Engineering-Traffic Signal design projects. The successful candidate will oversee and perform Traffic Engineering studies to recommend operational solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals, and speed zones; Examine roadway capacity and channelization of the highways to recommend possible improvements. Coordinate traffic engineering studies (TES) and traffic counts. Assist in monitoring consultant contracts and track study progress for in-house and consultant studies. Assist in reviewing TES including Traffic Impact Analysis and permits.
The successful candidate will also work on all phases of traffic signal projects. Traffic signal projects will include traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking, illumination, work zone traffic control, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). The Engineering candidate will be responsible for reviewing entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications performed by consultants and other employees. Work may also include assisting with traffic signal plan preparation. Individual will have experience completing design projects in MicroStation. Successful candidate will also perform complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, and estimates.
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 II
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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 II
- Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and traffic safety projects.
- Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
- Oversees and 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.
- Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
- Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
- 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.
Includes all Essential Duties listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:
- Analyzes and reports on complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
- Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
- Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic signal/traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
- Review Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and other Permits and Studies.
- Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders, reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
- Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer II
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 5 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 *
Transportation Engineer III
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 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 *
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer II
- Considerable knowledge of:
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Construction phasing and sequencing
- Proficient skill in:
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines
- Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Includes all Competencies listed for Transportation Engineer II as well as:
- Thorough knowledge of:
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activitie
Transportation Engineer II and III
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- 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.