Position InformationBring Your Talent to TxDOT!TxDOT's Austin District Schematics Planning Team (Advance Project Development Office-APD) is looking for a Transportation Engineer IV or V (Non-Lead) located at the Austin District Headquarters. The position requires expertise in schematics development, corridor planning, feasibility studies and project management. This position will be coordinating with multiple subject matter experts, consultants, and different offices within and outside of TxDOT. Work involves coordination with other local agencies, and the public. The ideal candidate is someone who has demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the schematic's development process, traffic forecasting and modeling, Federal Highway Administration requirements and TXDOT project development process.We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position! Watch the video!This position is for ONE Transportation Engineer IV or V, Non-Lead. 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.Salary Plan/Grade: Transportation Engineer IV: B27 ($85,000- $115,000/yearly)Transportation Engineer V: B28 ($95,000- $119,000/yearly)
Benefits and PerksAt 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 PackageTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position DescriptionThis position 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, maintenance and research. 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:
The essential duties for a Transportation Engineer IV or V include: - Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
- Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects.
- Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources required to meet goals.
- Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
- Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
- Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
- Develops and 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.
- Negotiates fees and budgets, develops and negotiates scopes of work, negotiates contract work schedules, and negotiates other contract agreements.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Transportation Engineer a V include : - Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
- Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and international.
- Trains professional and administrative staff.
- 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: Transportation Engineer IV: - 7 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer V: - 8 YEARS engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsLicenses 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.Competencies:
Transportation Engineer IV or V: - Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Contract development and oversight
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
- Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Additional competencies for a Transportation Engineer V: - Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalInitiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
- Sitting - prolonged periods of time
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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.