Transportation Engineer II/III/IV - District Design
Texas Department of Transportation, Mesquite, TX, United States
Job Description - Transportation Engineer II/III/IV - District Design (2600133)
Job Description
Position Information
TxDOT’s Dallas District Roadway Design and Hydrology & Hydraulics sections located in Mesquite, TX, are currently looking for a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to both manage and perform design work for complex and challenging projects within the district's robust project portfolio. Candidates in the in‑house design role will perform transportation engineering design and project management for in‑house mobility projects. Candidates in the H&H role will gain experience in consultant contract management, hydrologic & hydraulic design, the PS&E development and letting processes, TxDOT's Bridge Programs and more! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop valuable and wide‑ranging experience! Work requires contact with government officials, private entities, Area Offices, various departments within the district and other offices.
Title/Grade/Salary
Transportation Engineer II B25: $69,572.00 – $114,099.00 per year
Transportation Engineer III B26: $76,530.00 – $129,430.00 per year
Transportation Engineer IV B27: $84,182.00 – $142,374.00 per year
This position is for a Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV. 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.
Salary Details
Minimum Salary: 69,572.00
Maximum Salary: 142,374.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location and Travel
Work Locations: Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: M-F, 40 Hours per 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)
Job Responsibilities
Transportation Engineer II, III, IV: 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 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 are virtually self‑supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents
Represents the district at technical meetings and public hearings
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Engineer II, III, IV - 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). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.
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.
Licenses and Certifications
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.
Additional Skills and Knowledge
Communicate Effectively
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods
Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance
Construction engineering policies and procedure
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small 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
Jan 15, 2026, 7:18:38 PM
Unposting Date
Apr 14, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineer V/IV/III
State Job Code/s: 2156/2155/2154
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
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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Job Description
Position Information
TxDOT’s Dallas District Roadway Design and Hydrology & Hydraulics sections located in Mesquite, TX, are currently looking for a Transportation Engineer II, III, IV. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to both manage and perform design work for complex and challenging projects within the district's robust project portfolio. Candidates in the in‑house design role will perform transportation engineering design and project management for in‑house mobility projects. Candidates in the H&H role will gain experience in consultant contract management, hydrologic & hydraulic design, the PS&E development and letting processes, TxDOT's Bridge Programs and more! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop valuable and wide‑ranging experience! Work requires contact with government officials, private entities, Area Offices, various departments within the district and other offices.
Title/Grade/Salary
Transportation Engineer II B25: $69,572.00 – $114,099.00 per year
Transportation Engineer III B26: $76,530.00 – $129,430.00 per year
Transportation Engineer IV B27: $84,182.00 – $142,374.00 per year
This position is for a Transportation Engineer II, III, or IV. 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.
Salary Details
Minimum Salary: 69,572.00
Maximum Salary: 142,374.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location and Travel
Work Locations: Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: M-F, 40 Hours per 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)
Job Responsibilities
Transportation Engineer II, III, IV: 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 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 are virtually self‑supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work
Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents
Represents the district at technical meetings and public hearings
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Engineer II, III, IV - 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). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.
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.
Licenses and Certifications
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.
Additional Skills and Knowledge
Communicate Effectively
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods
Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance
Construction engineering policies and procedure
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small 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
Jan 15, 2026, 7:18:38 PM
Unposting Date
Apr 14, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineer V/IV/III
State Job Code/s: 2156/2155/2154
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
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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