Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I, II, III, IV, or V- Design Division- Austin, TX

Are you interested in H&H and looking for a place where you can do a wide variety of work that engages and cultivates your hard and soft skills? The Hydrology & Hydraulics Section leads the statewide practice with an exciting range of subject matter areas including providing training and specialized project support, maintaining expertise at the leading edge of the state of knowledge and the state of practice, and development of policy and guidance. We are seeking a teammate who values teamwork, communication, and creative thinking as we work toward creating a best-in-class H&H program. We are a highly collaborative group of curious minds and independent thinkers, who are forging a path as innovative leaders in an important program and discipline. We work closely with many divisions, all districts, and a variety of local, state, and federal agencies.

Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I- B24 - Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $93,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer II - B25 - Salary Range $88,000.00 - $103,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer III - B26 - Salary Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV - B27 - Salary Range $105,000.00 - $128,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer V - B28 - Salary Range $118,000.00 - $135,000.00

****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.

Are you interested in H&H and looking for a place where you can do a wide variety of work that engages and cultivates your hard and soft skills? The Hydrology & Hydraulics Section leads the statewide practice with an exciting range of subject matter areas including providing training and specialized project support, maintaining expertise at the leading edge of the state of knowledge and the state of practice, and development of policy and guidance. We are seeking a teammate who values teamwork, communication, and creative thinking as we work toward creating a best-in-class H&H program. We are a highly collaborative group of curious minds and independent thinkers, who are forging a path as innovative leaders in an important program and discipline. We work closely with many divisions, all districts, and a variety of local, state, and federal agencies.

Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I- B24 - Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $93,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer II - B25 - Salary Range $88,000.00 - $103,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer III - B26 - Salary Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV - B27 - Salary Range $105,000.00 - $128,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer V - B28 - Salary Range $118,000.00 - $135,000.00

****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.

Stassney Hq - Main (SHQMAIN)
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin, 78744

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)

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)

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I:
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.

Hydraulic (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.

Hydraulic (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.

Hydraulic (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.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer V:
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, maintenance and/or research. 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:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I:

• Performs planning work such as plan review, calculations and assisting in transportation planning studies.
  
• Provides design engineering support for districts in project development.
  
• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
  
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing out transportation projects.
  Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer II:
All The Above and:

• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
  
• Acts as consultant project manager, including monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer III:
All The Above and:

• Represents the division at various meetings.
  
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering evaluations and to provide technical support.
  
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer IV:
All The Above and:

• Performs highly advanced and complex planning work such as plan review, calculations and transportation planning studies.
  
• Serves as a primary help desk resource for complex technical and policy issues.
  
• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.
  
• Develops training courses and/or materials.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer V:
All the Above and:

• Develops and implements modifications to existing program of responsibility.
  
• Develops short-term and long-term goals and coordinates planning activities and resources.
  
• Monitors, reviews, and recommends on legislation.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer I:
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.

Hydraulic (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.

Hydraulic (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.

Hydraulic (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.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineer V:
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, maintenance and/or research. 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.