Transportation Engineer II-IV (Roadway Design)

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II-IV (Roadway Design) (2600665)

Job Description

Position Information

Are you ready to advance your career in roadway design? The Kaufman Area Office is seeking a Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV to join our collaborative design team. This position allows for flexible work hours! We offer a supportive environment where you can grow with hands on experience and build a strong foundation for your career. Gain valuable hands‑on experience working on a variety of exciting construction & maintenance projects in the fastest growing counties in Texas!

Salary Range

• Transportation Engineer II: B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00 /year
• Transportation Engineer III: B26: $76,563.00 - $129,430.00 /year
• Transportation Engineer IV: B27: $84,182.00 - $142,374.00 /year

This position is for a Transportation Specialist III, IV or V. 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.

Minimum Salary

69,572.00

Maximum Salary

142,374.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Locations

Kaufman Ae/Mnt Facility 3260 FM 2728 Kaufman 75142

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : 40 flexible hours per week

Location Flexibility

Onsite Location Flexibility Details : Flexible work schedules available.

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

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 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. 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/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.

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. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• 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
• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 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.

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.

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.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Licensed Prof Engineer*

If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.

For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

*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

Familiar with the following software:

• HY-8
• HECRAS
• HECHMS

The required competencies for a Transportation Engineer II, III, and IV include:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Additional competencies for a Transportation Engineer III and IV include:

• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Pavement concepts, methods, polices and requirements
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance, and construction

Additional competencies for a Transportation Engineer IV include:

• Coordinating and directing multiple projects

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Repetitive motion-substantial movements of wrist, hands , and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity -work includes data/figures; view a computer screen.

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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Mar 11, 2026, 4:52:24 PM

Unposting Date

Apr 11, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Engineer III,IV,V State Job Code/s : 2154, 2155,2156

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

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 Action of 1990.

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