Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer I-V - Waco HQ
Texas Department of Transportation, East Waco, Texas, United States
Job Description - Transportation Engineer I-V - Waco HQ
The TxDOT Waco District is looking for a Transportation Engineer to help us manage our rapidly growing project portfolio. Waco's Structures and Project Delivery Section oversees the planning and design of both bridge and roadway projects. Upcoming projects range from urban complete streets to new freeways and relief routes. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in geometric design of roadways and have a good understanding of traffic engineering principles. As a project manager, you will negotiate with providers and Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) staff to obtain engineering services for the Waco District, then oversee those firms in the production of bridge and roadway projects. The PM is the last line of defense to ensure quality, constructability, and timeliness of deliverables. When not managing consultants, you will work alongside senior TP&D staff to produce in‑house feasibility studies, schematics, plans, specifications and estimates. This is a position with unlimited growth potential for a motivated candidate.
Salary / Plan Grade: Transportation Engineer I: B24 $65,104 – $106,634/yearly Transportation Engineer II: B25 $69,572 – $114,099/yearly Transportation Engineer III: B26 $76,530 – $129,430/yearly Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $84,182 – $142,374/yearly Transportation Engineer V: B28 $92,600 – $156,612/yearly
Minimum Salary : $65,104.00 Maximum Salary : $156,612.00 Pay Basis : Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt Work Locations : Waco District Headquarters, 100 South Loop Drive, Waco, 76704-2858 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day, Mon‑Fri, 8 am‑5 pm Location Flexibility : Onsite
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
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)
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 this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties Transportation Engineer I
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in‑house an consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects
Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project’s impact on adjacent properties
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
Monitors consultants’ progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements
Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures
Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Transportation Engineer II
Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts
Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
Trains engineering staff
Transportation Engineer III
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects
Transportation Engineer IV
Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team
Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant’s compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant’s performance
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
Transportation Engineer V
Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science; higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience : 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis and increased to 5 years for higher level positions.
Licenses and Certification :
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Professional Engineer
Open Water Diver certification (if performing underwater bridge inspections)
Bridge Safety Inspection certification (NICET Level III or IV) within one year of hire (for bridge inspection duties)
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 or small tools
Talking‑expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing: perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close visual acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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. 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.
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.
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Salary / Plan Grade: Transportation Engineer I: B24 $65,104 – $106,634/yearly Transportation Engineer II: B25 $69,572 – $114,099/yearly Transportation Engineer III: B26 $76,530 – $129,430/yearly Transportation Engineer IV: B27 $84,182 – $142,374/yearly Transportation Engineer V: B28 $92,600 – $156,612/yearly
Minimum Salary : $65,104.00 Maximum Salary : $156,612.00 Pay Basis : Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt Work Locations : Waco District Headquarters, 100 South Loop Drive, Waco, 76704-2858 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day, Mon‑Fri, 8 am‑5 pm Location Flexibility : Onsite
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
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)
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 this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties Transportation Engineer I
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation
Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in‑house an consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects
Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project’s impact on adjacent properties
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
Monitors consultants’ progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements
Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures
Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Transportation Engineer II
Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets
Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts
Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies
Trains engineering staff
Transportation Engineer III
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies
Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for complex transportation projects
Transportation Engineer IV
Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team
Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant’s compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant’s performance
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
Transportation Engineer V
Develops and supports implementation activities for new methods, procedures, and technologies
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related science; higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience : 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis and increased to 5 years for higher level positions.
Licenses and Certification :
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Professional Engineer
Open Water Diver certification (if performing underwater bridge inspections)
Bridge Safety Inspection certification (NICET Level III or IV) within one year of hire (for bridge inspection duties)
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 or small tools
Talking‑expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing: perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close visual acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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. 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.
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.
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