- Highway construction design applications
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading. 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. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. 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/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]. 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:



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: Transportation Engineer I:
- Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
- Assists with the development of design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
- Coordinates phases of preliminary design and revisions in PS&E; with districts, divisions, Administration, the FHWA, contractors, fabricators, Corps of Engineers and local entities.
- Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E;) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
- Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers.
- Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
- Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints,



hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
- Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties for Transportation Engineer II:
- Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
- Develops design and project development reports, surveys and correspondence.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer III:
- Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties for a Transportation Engineer IV:
- Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
- May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
- 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 for Transportation Engineer (TE): TE I = 4 years experience
* TE II = 5 years experience
* TE III = 6 years experience
* TE IV = 7 years experience
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- Experience must be in engineering, transportation engineer

📌 Transportation Engineer I, II, III, or IV (Laredo)
🏢 Texas Department of Transportation
📍 Laredo