Transportation Engineer I or II

Job Title Transportation Engineer I or II (2600507) Job Overview This position is a great opportunity for a candidate to expand their knowledge in Traffic Systems Management. The position duties will cover traffic signal timing, engineering, and consultant contracts management. The employee will be exposed to Timing Design, Adaptive Systems, Automated Traffic Performance Measures (ATSPM) and Connected Vehicle Systems. In addition to working with consultants for intersection signal optimization. This will require a good level of collaboration and coordination. Majority of the work for this hire will be highly specialized areas that are mostly learned on the job. This job exposes the candidate to modern signal equipment and how to optimize them, and our well‑organized operation in responding to new and normal deficiencies during normal and emergency occurrence caused by bad weather. It will also afford you the opportunity to learn collaborative work approach as what we do cuts across many sections. 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. Compensation Minimum Salary: $65,104.00 Maximum Salary: $129,430.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt Work Locations Hou District Headquarters 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007 Travel & Shift Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week 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) Core Responsibilities Acts as a consultant to supervisors of special maintenance crews. Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts. Develops work orders and other agreements with consulting engineers for building system projects studies and analysis. 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, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items. Meets with law enforcement agencies and/or city officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions. Performs data collection, evaluation, analyses, studies, investigations, forecasts and/or plan development associated with facility issues. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Responsibilities (Transportation Engineer I) Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts. Oversees the operations and maintenance of an ITS operations center/managed area. Provides technical assistance for the development of rural ITS/traffic management corridors. Responsible for Traffic Engineering operations. Responsible for Traffic Systems Management. Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts. Develops traffic engineering and traffic management system policies, procedures and standards. Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications for Transportation Engineer I Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science; bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Experience: 4 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. Licenses and Certification: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Professional Engineer* Minimum Qualifications for Transportation Engineer II Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science; bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Experience: 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. Licenses and Certification: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. 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. Considerable Knowledge and Competencies Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures. Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Traffic management systems operations. Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations. Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures. Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements. Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Analyzing and organizing business and technical data. 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 inside and outside environmental conditions. Required to wear protective gear‑respirator, hard hat, or other device. Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs. Balancing‑walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling. Stooping‑bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. 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. Grasping‑applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm. Visual Acuity‑determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employed persons with disabilities who request reasonable accommodations will have accommodations made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of Transportation