Traffic Operations Transportation Engineer II, III or IV
Texas Department of TransportationPosition Information
Join our team in Traffic Operations as a Transportation Engineer and play a key role in shaping the safety, efficiency, and mobility in the Dallas District. Our team is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating traffic engineering and operations activities that support a safe and efficient transportation system. Key job duties include working on traffic signage pr
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ograms, reviewing and evaluating traffic impact analyses, managing traffic operations and safety improvement projects, monitoring roadway performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable traffic engineering standards. The successful candidate will provide input into our operation projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement solutions that enhance mobility, safety, and operational effectiveness across the Dallas District.
Annual Salary Range for Each Position Level:
Position Title:
Salary Grade / Range:
Transportation Engineer II
B25: $69,572.00 - $114,099.00
Transportation Engineer III
B26: $76,530.00 - $129,430.00
Transportation Engineer IV
B27: $84,182.00 - $142,374.00
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.
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
As part of the Traffic Operations team for the Dallas District, the successful candidate would engage in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, designing, and implementing transportation/traffic operations needs. Employees ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, and work will require contact with government officials, private entities and/or contractors. Employees at this level assume direct accountability for the work product of themselves.
Essential Duties for a Transportation Engineer II, III and IV:
• Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
• Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Oversees and/or monitors Community Traffic Safety Programs, activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan and/or the Traffic Safety Office.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.
• Performs other job responsib