Transport Engineer Spec III or IV
- Houston, United States
Posted 26 days ago
About the role
Transport Engineer Spec III or IV-(2601866)
Position Information
TxDOT's West Harris Area Office at Houston District is looking for a Transportation Engineer Specialist III or IV. This position will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work will require contact with governmental officials and private entities. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
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.
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 Specialist III
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others; others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. May serve as lead worker. 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:
- Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic
presentations that include distinctive design features. - Prepares environmental documents.
- Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
- Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV
Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and advanced building construction projects. Reports
to a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Work requires contact
with governmental agencies, consultants and construction firms. May serve as lead worker. Employees are virtually
self-supervising and assume accountability for their work.
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following
- Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to
accommodate projects already underway. - Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Engineer Specialist III
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 8 years drafting, design, plan preparation. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Related college education or relevant technical training 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.
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 9 years drafting, design, plan preparation. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Related college education or relevant technical training 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.
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer Specialist III
Extensive knowledge of
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Considerable knowledge of
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Plan review methods, processes and procedures
Proficient skill in
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV
Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer Specialist III as well as:
Extensive knowledge of
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Expert skill in
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Transportation Engineer Specialist III and IV
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
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.
- If this position is determined to be Safety Impact by responsibilities, it will be subject to random drug testing
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jul 30, 2026, 11:57:59 AM Unposting Date: Aug 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist III/IV State Job Code/s: 2129/2130
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