Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV- Design Division- Austin, TX
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV – Design Division – Austin, TX
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Level Descriptions Transportation Engineer I 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. Requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. 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.
Provides technical inputs with updates to Division policies and guidance as it relates to traffic and safety analysis including updates to manual.
Provides technical inputs with updates to Interstate projects guidance.
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. 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.
Participates in the training of engineering and district staff.
Develops technical presentations.
Acts in an advisory capacity and answers technical questions regarding highway capacity analysis, traffic simulation and safety modeling and analysis, and intersection/interchange analysis/evaluation to support project development.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer IV Performs highly 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. Requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Develops and makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, monitors consultants' progress and work quality, checks invoices and associated documents, prepares supplemental agreements, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract as consultant project manager.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
Safety Impact Certificate
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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
Safety Impact Certificate
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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
Safety Impact Certificate
Transportation Engineer IV Education
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science. Bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience
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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Traffic Operation Engineer (PTOE)
Road Safety Professional (RSP)
Competencies Transportation Engineer I
Communicate effectively
Traffic engineering terminology, principles, practices, and methods and the application of engineering theory
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations
Applicable engineering applications and methods to support efficient planning and design activities, and project decision making, such as AASHTO Green book, Roadway Design Manual, Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and other applicable engineering, traffic simulation and safety analysis programs.
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support project objectives and goals
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Transportation Engineer II
All of the above plus: Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Familiarity with FHWA Interstate project requirements
Transportation Engineer III
All of the above plus: Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Guiding, educating, and training others to follow procedures necessary to complete complex tasks
Reviewing the work of others
Transportation Engineer IV
All of the above plus: Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment
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.
Position Information TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer in the Highway Safety and Operations Group in the Project Delivery Section based in Austin, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Salary Range
Transportation Engineer I – B24 – $78,000.00 – $93,000.00
Transportation Engineer II – B25 – $88,000.00 – $102,000.00
Transportation Engineer III – B26 – $95,000.00 – $110,000.00
Transportation Engineer IV – B27 – $105,000.00 – $128,000.00
Benefits And Perks
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
Job Details Job : Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Non-Management
Job Posting : Oct 16, 2025, 8:11:45 AM
State Job Title/s : Engineer II/ III/ IV/ V
Military Occupational Specialty : TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on the link below and click on the appropriate occupational category: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Additional Applicant Information : please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV – Design Division – Austin, TX
role at
Texas Department of Transportation .
Be among the first 25 applicants.
Level Descriptions Transportation Engineer I 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. Requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. 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.
Provides technical inputs with updates to Division policies and guidance as it relates to traffic and safety analysis including updates to manual.
Provides technical inputs with updates to Interstate projects guidance.
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. 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.
Participates in the training of engineering and district staff.
Develops technical presentations.
Acts in an advisory capacity and answers technical questions regarding highway capacity analysis, traffic simulation and safety modeling and analysis, and intersection/interchange analysis/evaluation to support project development.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer IV Performs highly 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. Requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Develops and makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, monitors consultants' progress and work quality, checks invoices and associated documents, prepares supplemental agreements, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract as consultant project manager.
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with traffic and safety studies, and reviews in-house and consultant developed traffic simulation, safety analyses, and intersection/interchange projects.
Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
Makes on-site engineering reviews and analysis, and provides technical support to districts.
Performs and reviews conceptual design, capacity analyses, traffic simulations, and safety analyses associated with Interstate Access Justification.
Reports, design exceptions, alternative analysis, and other processes in support of preliminary and final design.
Provides traffic engineering support for districts in project development.
Drives/travels to project/work locations as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
Safety Impact Certificate
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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
Safety Impact Certificate
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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof Engineer*
Safety Impact Certificate
Transportation Engineer IV Education
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science. Bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience
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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Licensed Prof 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Traffic Operation Engineer (PTOE)
Road Safety Professional (RSP)
Competencies Transportation Engineer I
Communicate effectively
Traffic engineering terminology, principles, practices, and methods and the application of engineering theory
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations
Applicable engineering applications and methods to support efficient planning and design activities, and project decision making, such as AASHTO Green book, Roadway Design Manual, Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and other applicable engineering, traffic simulation and safety analysis programs.
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support project objectives and goals
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Transportation Engineer II
All of the above plus: Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Familiarity with FHWA Interstate project requirements
Transportation Engineer III
All of the above plus: Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Guiding, educating, and training others to follow procedures necessary to complete complex tasks
Reviewing the work of others
Transportation Engineer IV
All of the above plus: Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment
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.
Position Information TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer in the Highway Safety and Operations Group in the Project Delivery Section based in Austin, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Salary Range
Transportation Engineer I – B24 – $78,000.00 – $93,000.00
Transportation Engineer II – B25 – $88,000.00 – $102,000.00
Transportation Engineer III – B26 – $95,000.00 – $110,000.00
Transportation Engineer IV – B27 – $105,000.00 – $128,000.00
Benefits And Perks
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
Job Details Job : Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Non-Management
Job Posting : Oct 16, 2025, 8:11:45 AM
State Job Title/s : Engineer II/ III/ IV/ V
Military Occupational Specialty : TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on the link below and click on the appropriate occupational category: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Additional Applicant Information : please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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