Transportation Engineer III or IV – Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT's Traffic Signals is looking for a Transportation Engineer III or IV based in Houston, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation.

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

: 76,530.00  

Maximum Salary

: 142,374.00    

Pay Basis

: Yearly  FLSA Status: Exempt 

Work Locations

: 

Hou District Headquartrs 

7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE 

 Houston 77007

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job  Shift Details: 40 Flexible Hours/Week Location Flexibility: Onsite    

Benefits and Perks 

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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 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.

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 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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III

• Coordinates on design schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control/traffic management/intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans and projects.
• Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
• Designs, installs, maintains and repairs all traffic management computer/communication/video systems and traffic signals, radios, and railroad crossing equipment.
• Develops and reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.
• Develops traffic engineering and traffic management system policies, procedures and standards.
• Develops work orders and other agreements with consulting engineers for building system projects studies and analysis.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Provides technical assistance for the development of rural ITS/traffic management corridors.
• Responsible for Traffic Systems Management.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

Includes all essential duties for Transportation Engineer III as well as:

• Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.
• Oversees the development and support of transportation operations systems.
• Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through execution.
• Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and traffic safety projects.
• Assists in utilization of available funds to improve and install traffic control devices.
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs and documents in-house research studies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 fulltime or prorated parttime 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*

*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.

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 fulltime or prorated parttime 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*

*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:

Transportation Engineer III and IV

• Experience in traffic and transportation engineering.

 
Competencies:

Transportation Engineer III

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
  • Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
  • Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
  • Traffic management systems operations
  • Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations
  • Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
  • Schematic electrical wiring
  • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Proficient skill in:
  • Preparing technical/statistical reports
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Engineer IV

Includes all competencies for Transportation Engineer III as well as:

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Cost estimating and cost controls
  • Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
  • Schematic electrical wiring
• Expert skill in:
  • Research and analysis methodologies
• Proficient skill in:
  • Interpreting applicable information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer III and IV

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Feeling - determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• 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 - using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:
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.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Job Type

: Standard 

Job Level

: Non-Management 

Job Posting

: Sep 4, 2024, 1:11:28 PM  

Unposting Date

: Nov 3, 2024, 11:59:00 PM 

State Job Title/s: Engineer IV, Engineer V  State Job Code/s: 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. 

To view the MOS codes please click on 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/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information