Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V - Laredo District - Traffic Operations

Would you like to have the opportunity to use your engineering skills to improve the effectiveness of our highway transportation system?, Does improving the safety of our highway and making a positive impact on the traveling public in our community sound appealing to you?, Are you interested in the design, construction and maintenance of our traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems?

TxDOT’s Laredo District is looking for a Transportation Engineer based in Laredo, TX. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

General Description:
Responsible to manage and organize the activities of the Traffic Operations section in the Laredo District. Implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and priorities on safety and mobility. Acts as a resource to engineers and technicians on complex projects and issues related to transportation and traffic issues. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all issues are referred to the supervisor.

Salary Range for each position:

Transportation Engineer III - B26 - $76,530.00 - $129,430.00

Transportation Engineer IV - B27 - $84,182.00 - $142,374.00

Transportation Engineer V - B28 - $92,600.00 - $156,612.00

Important: 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)

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/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 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/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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Transportation Engineer V

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/or 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:

Transportation Engineer III

• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• 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.
• Meets with law enforcement agencies and/or city officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions.
• Oversees and/or monitors Community Traffic Safety Programs, activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan and/or the Traffic Safety Office.
• Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
• Oversees the operations and maintenance of an ITS operations center/managed area.
• Provides technical expertise in planning, coordinating, maintaining and operating traffic management systems.
• Responsible for Traffic Engineering operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

In addition to the responsibilities above:

Transportation Engineer IV

• Oversees the development and support of transportation operations systems.
• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

In addition to the responsibilities above:

Transportation Engineer V

• 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.
• Oversees and develops plans for complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
• Provides technical information and guidance regarding innovative and experimental technologies to departmental personnel.
• Serves as a primary help desk resource for highly complex and advanced technical and policy issues.
• Serves as a team member responsible for overseeing all aspects of the research program in assigned technical area.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Transportation Engineer III, IV, & V

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer III

6 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

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

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:

Transportation Engineer III, IV, & V

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Important: Licensed Professional 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.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer III

Considerable knowledge of

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures.
• Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations.
• 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.

Proficient skill in

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.

In addition to the competencies listed above:

Transportation Engineer IV

Considerable knowledge of

• Highway construction design applications.
• Traffic management systems operations.
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction.
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirement.

Expert skill in

• 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 external.
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.

In addition to the competencies listed above:

Transportation Engineer V

Extensive knowledge of

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Traffic management systems operations.
• Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction.
• Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations.
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.

Expert skill in

• Performing basic design and drafting.

Proficient skill in

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer III, IV & V

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• 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.
• 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.

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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.

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