Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV - BMT Planning

Job Description - Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV - BMT Planning (2601688) Position Information Are you ready to make a real impact on how people move, connect, and thrive across our region? The TxDOT Beaumont District Planning Department is looking for a dynamic Project Manager to help lead some of the most meaningful transportation projects in Texas. Salary Plan/Grade Transportation Engineer II (B25): $69,572 - $114,099/yearly Transportation Engineer III (B26): $76,530 - $129,430/yearly Transportation Engineer IV (B27): $84,182 - $142,374/yearly The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's skill level, education, work experience, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. Minimum Salary 69,572.00 Maximum Salary 142,374.00 Pay Basis Yearly Status Exempt Work Locations Beaumont Area Eng/Bmt Maint 8450 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708 Other Locations UST-Texas-Beaumont Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift Day Job Shift Details 40 Location Flexibility Onsite Benefits and Perks 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) Responsibilities Performs 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation. Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets. Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility. Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence. Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies. Represents the district/division at technical meetings and public hearings at local, state, federal and/or international levels. Assists Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties. Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following: Analyzes and reports on complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules. Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for complex projects. Assists Project Managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines for complex projects. Develops plans for the Project Managers related to resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives. Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies. Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following: Coordinates and/or monitors consultant contracts related projects. Interprets laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to professional services contracting to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations. Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance. Oversees the processing and review of consultant selection documentation, contracts, and related documents through execution. 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. Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. 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). Transportation Engineer III: 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof Engineer 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. 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 Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory 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 Environmental engineering as it relates to transportation Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Design and plan preparation methods and requirements Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies Cost estimating and cost controls Risk analysis procedures and methods Contract development and oversight Applicable laws, rules, and regulations The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner. Facilitating groups using effective communication methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions. The competencies for this job include those listed above and the following: Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction Developing and implementing programs Risk management and contingency planning Transportation funding programs Government funding programs, methods and procedures Planning methods, techniques, and strategies Research and analysis methodologies Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities Evaluating transportation research and development based on performance criteria and adaptability of materials, equipment, processes and innovations for safe, effective and efficient mobilization of people, products and services Facilitating groups using effective communication methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions The competencies for this job include those listed above and the following: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Coordinating and directing multiple projects Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia Works in narrow aisles or passageways Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry small files/tools 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. Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Type Standard Job Level Non-Management Job Posting Jul 15, 2026, 2:12:46 PM Unposting Date Oct 14, 2026, 4:59:00 AM State Job Title/s : Engineer III, IV, V State Job Code/s : 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. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr