Transportation Engineer I/II/III/IV

Transportation Engineer I/II/III/IV - (2601655)

Position Information

The North Bexar Area Office, located in northeast Bexar County, offers exciting opportunities for Transportation Engineers to lead and support a wide range portfolio of construction projects. With over $1.3 billion in active construction and a robust pipeline of upcoming lettings, engineers here are exposed to a wide range of scopes and challenges. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a collaborative team of inspectors, contract administrators, and engineers who foster a positive work environment built on open communication, professional growth, and shared success.

Annual Salary Ranges:

Transportation Engineer I (B24) - $65,104 - $106,634

Transportation Engineer II (B25) - $69,572- $114,099

Transportation Engineer III (B26) - $76,530- $129,430

Transportation Engineer IV (B27) - $84,182- $142,374

This position is for a Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV. 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: 65,104.00 Maximum Salary: 142,374.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: North Bexar Area Office 6550 Walzem Road San Antonio 78239

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Fri; 8-5

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)

Position Description

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 I

Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for routine projects.

Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for routine projects.

Assists in overseeing construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.

Assists in overseeing contracts, issuing work orders and monitoring construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.

Conducts pre-construction meetings

Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, or other traffic related items.

Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.

Monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications.

Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.

Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.

Reviews shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.

Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.

Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.

Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II

In addition to the duties listed above

Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.

Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.

Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects

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Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.

Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action for

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule

Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.

Transportation Engineer III/IV

In addition to the duties listed above

Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.

Chairs or serves as a member of a contract selection team.

Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.

Coordinates and monitors consultant contracts related projects.

Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.

Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.

Trains engineering staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer I: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer II: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Transportation Engineer IV: 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.

Competencies:

Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

Construction engineering policies and procedures

Construction phasing and sequencing

Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

Critical Path Method for managing projects

Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Interpreting applicable information

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Developing and giving presentations

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to noise

Subject to vibration

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

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 fingers

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

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: Jul 10, 2026, 2:21:20 PM Unposting Date: Jul 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineer II/III/IV/V State Job Code/s: 2153/2154/2155/2156

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

Applicant Information

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