Transportation Engineer I or II - Bastrop Area Office (Austin District)

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Transportation Engineer I or II based in Bastrop, TX. In this role, you'll collaborate with contractors, engineers, public stakeholders, and government partners to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state and federal standards. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about problem-solving, project management, and making a lasting impact on their communities.

This position is for ONE  Transportation Engineer I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of the 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 I: B24 ($65,104 - $106,634/yearly)

• Transportation Engineer II: B25 ($69,572 - $114,099/yearly)

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)

This position performs 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.

• 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

• Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures

• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items

• Monitors contractors’ compliance with plans and specifications

• Represents the district/division at various meetings.

• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.

• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.

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

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

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

• 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

• Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

Transportation Engineer II: 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• Highway construction design application

• Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Construction phasing and sequencing

• Bridge construction and evaluation methods; procedures and regulations

• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

• Materials design, specifications and applications

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

• Critical Path Method for managing projects

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Maintaining a safe working environment

• Communicate effectively

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

• Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation

• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction

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

• Monitoring the status and progress of projects

   

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently life or carry objects up to 10 lbs

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

   

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.

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

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