Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer III, or IV - Design Support - Design Division - Austin,
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Transportation Engineer III / IV – Design Support – Design Division – Austin, TX
Position located in Austin, TX within the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Design Division. This role involves advanced and complex transportation engineering across planning, project development, design, construction, traffic operations, and maintenance. The responsibilities differ between Engineering III and Engineering IV levels.
Essential Duties Transportation Engineer III
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
Develops, recommends, and implements modifications for continual improvement of existing programs of responsibility.
Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Serves as a lead worker and related tasks.
Monitors consultant progress, checks invoices, prepares supplemental agreements.
Negotiates fees, explains scope of work, and monitors consultant design contracts.
Coordinates review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications, or special provisions.
Prepares correspondence and detailed engineering surveys.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
Represents the district/division at technical meetings.
Leads and trains engineering staff and professional staff.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer IV
Develops short‑term and long‑term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources to meet goals.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work, including layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
Performs advanced planning work such as plan review and calculations.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced engineering work.
Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory, and engineering aspects.
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, contract work schedules, and other contract agreements.
Updates, reviews, monitors, and reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals, and standard sheets.
Writes reports and specifications.
All responsibilities of Transportation Engineer III.
Minimum Qualifications Transportation Engineer III
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
6 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience; full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalence acceptable; graduate education may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid driver’s license, Texas Licensed Professional Engineer, Safety Impact Certificate.
Transportation Engineer IV
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
7 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience; full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalence acceptable; graduate education may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid driver’s license, Texas Licensed Professional Engineer, Safety Impact Certificate; professional engineers licensed in another U.S. state must obtain a Texas license within six months of hire and sign an agreement.
Competencies
Knowledge of geometric design relationships, transportation principles, hydrology, environmental engineering, and applicable governmental laws and regulations.
Expert skill in applying engineering principles, practices, and methods.
Proficient in presentations, research, public relations, project coordination, leadership, and communication.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fingering, picking, pinching, typing; primarily working with fingers.
Repetitive motion; substantial wrist, hand, or finger movements.
Close visual acuity; extensive data review and computer use.
Conditions of Employment
Physically demanding position requiring a pre‑employment physical.
Must pass a drug test; position classified as Safety Impact subject to random drug testing.
Texas DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40 applies; medical marijuana not exempt.
Position Information We are looking for a passion for transportation to join the Project Delivery Section of TxDOT’s Design Division. You will coordinate on large, complex highway projects, represent TxDOT at conferences, and contribute to industry research.
Benefits And Perks
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health premiums paid 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
Engineering/Engineering Support
Full‑time
Regular
Standard
Non‑Management
Posting Date: Dec 23, 2025, 1:36:51 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineer IV/ V
EEO Statement The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Essential Duties Transportation Engineer III
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
Develops, recommends, and implements modifications for continual improvement of existing programs of responsibility.
Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Serves as a lead worker and related tasks.
Monitors consultant progress, checks invoices, prepares supplemental agreements.
Negotiates fees, explains scope of work, and monitors consultant design contracts.
Coordinates review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submissions, special specifications, or special provisions.
Prepares correspondence and detailed engineering surveys.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
Represents the district/division at technical meetings.
Leads and trains engineering staff and professional staff.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer IV
Develops short‑term and long‑term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources to meet goals.
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work, including layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts.
Performs advanced planning work such as plan review and calculations.
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced engineering work.
Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory, and engineering aspects.
Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for complex projects.
Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, contract work schedules, and other contract agreements.
Updates, reviews, monitors, and reviews requests for changes to plans, manuals, and standard sheets.
Writes reports and specifications.
All responsibilities of Transportation Engineer III.
Minimum Qualifications Transportation Engineer III
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
6 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience; full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalence acceptable; graduate education may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid driver’s license, Texas Licensed Professional Engineer, Safety Impact Certificate.
Transportation Engineer IV
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
7 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience; full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalence acceptable; graduate education may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid driver’s license, Texas Licensed Professional Engineer, Safety Impact Certificate; professional engineers licensed in another U.S. state must obtain a Texas license within six months of hire and sign an agreement.
Competencies
Knowledge of geometric design relationships, transportation principles, hydrology, environmental engineering, and applicable governmental laws and regulations.
Expert skill in applying engineering principles, practices, and methods.
Proficient in presentations, research, public relations, project coordination, leadership, and communication.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fingering, picking, pinching, typing; primarily working with fingers.
Repetitive motion; substantial wrist, hand, or finger movements.
Close visual acuity; extensive data review and computer use.
Conditions of Employment
Physically demanding position requiring a pre‑employment physical.
Must pass a drug test; position classified as Safety Impact subject to random drug testing.
Texas DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40 applies; medical marijuana not exempt.
Position Information We are looking for a passion for transportation to join the Project Delivery Section of TxDOT’s Design Division. You will coordinate on large, complex highway projects, represent TxDOT at conferences, and contribute to industry research.
Benefits And Perks
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health premiums paid 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
Engineering/Engineering Support
Full‑time
Regular
Standard
Non‑Management
Posting Date: Dec 23, 2025, 1:36:51 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineer IV/ V
EEO Statement The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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