Transportation Design Engineer I or II - CPD - (2601360)
Position Information
TxDOT's Tyler District is looking for a Transportation Design Engineer I or II based in Tyler, TX in our Central Project Development Section. If you are looking for a professional and stable career along with serving the public sector, we encourage you to apply. Come make a difference with us in the Tyler District!
Transportation Engineer I: B24 ($65,104 - $106,634 annually)
Transportation Engineer II: B25 ($69,572 - $114,099 annually)
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: 65,104.00
Maximum Salary: 114,099.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Tyler District Headquarters 2709 WEST FRONT STREET Tyler 75702
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
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
Performs 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. Transportation Engineer I - Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Transportation Engineer II - Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
Reviews and revises schematics, PS&E, project designs, shop drawings and field changes for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, electrical distribution and roadway lighting and traffic management systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer II - all of the above, and:
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Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and
contracts.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transportation Engineer I
Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience
Transportation Engineer 2
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof 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 I:
Transportation Engineer II - all of the above, and:
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Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
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Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
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Transportation funding programs
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Facilitating groups using effective communications 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
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
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Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
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Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
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Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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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.
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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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 10, 2026, 5:45:10 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineer II/III
State Job Code/s: 2153/2154
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.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
