Transportation Engineer I-V

Shape the Future of Transportation in the Texas Panhandle
Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with an engineering background and a drive to solve complex infrastructure challenges? The Amarillo District is seeking highly skilled transportation engineers to join our dynamic teams in maintenance, design, construction, or traffic operations—with opportunities available at our Amarillo District Headquarters or area offices in Amarillo, Dumas and Pampa. This role is ideal for those who excel in applying engineering principles to real-world transportation systems, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards, and collaborating with public and private stakeholders. Engineers in this position contribute to planning, project development, roadway design, traffic analysis, and maintenance operations that directly impact mobility and safety across the region. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and a stable career path, this is your chance to make a lasting impact while enjoying competitive benefits and work-life balance.

Salary Range for Each Position Level

• 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.

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)

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.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
• Resolves differences between contractors and inspectors.
• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Trains engineering staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Conducts pre-construction meetings and public hearings.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

• Transportation Engineer V: 8 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*

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  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.

Considerable knowledge of:

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Highway construction design applications
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements

Proficient skill in:

• Performing basic design and drafting

Considerable knowledge of:

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures

Expert skill in:

• Performing basic design and drafting

Extensive knowledge of:

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Highway construction design applications
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements

Proficient skill in:

• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Coordinating and directing multiple projects

Some skill in:

• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

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

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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

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.

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