Transportation Engineer II or III - Fort Bend Area Office - (2601537)
Position Information
Would you enjoy shaping the future of transportation in Fort Bend County and beyond? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District Fort Bend Area Office is seeking a Transportation Engineer II or III to support roadway design and construction efforts. This position offers the opportunity to lead and support roadway design for a wide range of transportation projects that directly impact the community, while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective solutions. The selected candidate will contribute to planning and developing projects that improve safety and mobility, work closely with local officials, contractors, and community partners, and gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of transportation engineering, including design, construction, traffic operations, and maintenance. This role provides opportunities to work independently on assignments and build a rewarding career with an agency that values innovation, professional growth, and service to the public. If you are looking for a position where your engineering skills make a visible difference in one of Texas’ fastest-growing regions, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of transportation in Fort Bend County.
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.
Minimum Salary: 69,572.00
Maximum Salary: 129,430.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Fort Bend County Ae/Maint 4235 SH 36 Rosenberg 77471
Travel: Yes, 5 % 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)
Position Description
Transportation Engineer II
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and 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.
Essential Duties:-
Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
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Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
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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 complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
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Performs complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
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Trains engineering staff.
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Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
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Interprets maintenance standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
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May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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 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.
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:
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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.
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Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
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Performs advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
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Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
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
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.
Transportation Engineer II
Considerable knowledge of
Transportation Engineer III
The required competencies for this job include those listed above and the following:
Considerable knowledge of
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Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
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Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Transportation Engineer II and III
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
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Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 30, 2026, 2:54:01 PM
Unposting Date: Jul 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineer III/Engineer IV
State Job Code/s: 2154/2155
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.
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