Transportation Engineer III, IV or V - (2601675)
Position Information
Join our Greenville Area Office team and help shape the future of transportation in Texas. We are seeking a Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V to oversee corridor management for IH-30, including design schematics, CE&I, testing, and mobility projects in Hunt and Rains Counties. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity across the region.
This job opening is for one Transportation Engineer III, IV, or V depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. 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.
Transportation Engineer III – B26 |$76,530 - $129,430 yearly
Transportation Engineer IV – B27 | $84,182 - $142,374 yearly
Transportation Engineer V – B28 |$92,600 - $156,612 yearly
Minimum Salary: 76,530.00
Maximum Salary: 156,612.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Greenville/Hunt Co Ae/Maint 3001 I-30 EAST Greenville 754025845
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40
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)
Position Description
Essential Duties:
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 or 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, IV, or V:
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Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
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Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
Reviews traffic engineering studies, traffic impact analysis, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.
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Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
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Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
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Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
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Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
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Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer V:
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Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex projects.
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Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
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. S Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
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.
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Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
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Highway construction design applications
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Construction engineering policies and procedures
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Construction phasing and sequencing
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Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
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Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
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Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
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Subject to noise
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Subject to vibration
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions
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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jul 10, 2026, 3:00:06 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineer IV
State Job Code/s: 2155
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.
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Applicant Information
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.
Additional Applicant Information for applicants
