Pavement Designer; Transportation Engineer

Job Description - Pavement Designer (Transportation Engineer) (2600145)

Job Description

Pavement Designer (Transportation Engineer) - (2600145)

The Houston District of the Texas Department of Transportation is looking for a talented Transportation Engineer to join our District Pavement Office. As a Pavement Designer, you will play a vital role in developing innovative pavement designs for both rigid and flexible systems, ensuring durability and safety across our transportation network. In this position, you’ll assist the District Pavement Engineer with plan reviews, coordinate field data collection with consultants and in-house teams, and perform forensic evaluations of pavement failures to recommend effective repair strategies.

If you’re passionate about engineering solutions that keep Texas moving, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Note:

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine 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: $

Pay Basis: Yearly

Position Status: Exempt

Work Location: Houston District Headquarters, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007

Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Shift: Day

Location Flexibility: Onsite

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.

Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision.

Assists in evaluating pavement products and pavement condition data.

Develops and/or reviews engineering‑related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans.

• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on‑site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Investigates materials failures or fabrication problems; reviews test data and assists in determining cause of failing materials.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer I, as well as:

• Evaluates pavement products and pavement condition data.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science, or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 4 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.

Licenses and Certification:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving…