Traffic Management Systems (TMS) Engineer

Are you passionate about traffic safety? Do you want to use emerging technologies and innovation (e.g., connected and automated vehicles) to reduce traffic crashes across Texas?

TxDOT’s Traffic Safety Division is looking for two Traffic Management Systems (TMS) Engineers based in Austin, TX. As a TMS engineer, you can help advance statewide priorities relating to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Signal Systems, Traffic Incident Management (TIM), Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) and emerging transportation technologies and innovation. Your work will require collaboration with transportation professionals across the organization.

This position is located at our new state-of-the-art headquarters located in South Austin. For more information on our campus, please watch our Stassney Campus Preview. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u42vEZacDgA)

Minimum Yearly Salary: 90,000.00

Maximum Yearly Salary: 120,000.00
Work Location: Stassney Hq – Main — 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job  Shift Details: 40 wk, M-F Location

Flexibility: Hybrid  Location Flexibility Details: Employees are eligible for up to 3 days/wk remote/telework after an initial onboarding period, subject to business needs

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

Low Turnover
Retirement Pension
Alternative Work Schedules
Paid Leave/Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
On the Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
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 IV

Salary Grade B26 – $90,000 to $110,000 annually

Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work and serves as a recognized expert and provides statewide guidance or direction in functional areas such as ITS, traffic signal systems, TIM, TSMO and emerging transportation technologies. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities.

Transportation Engineer V

Salary Grade B28 $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work and serves as a lead engineer for professional, technical and administrative staff and serves as a recognized expert and provides statewide guidance or direction in functional areas such as ITS, traffic signal systems, TIM, TSMO and emerging transportation technologies. 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 IV

Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant’s compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant’s performance.
Acts as a liaison with divisions, MPOs, cities, counties and other governmental entities concerning traffic management and/or traffic safety projects.
Designs, installs, maintains and repairs all traffic management computer, communication, video systems or traffic signals, radios, and railroad crossing equipment.
Evaluates the performance of new transportation products.
Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
Leads and Trains professional and administrative staff.
Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
Performs or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions related to traffic management systems.
Provides information regarding innovative and experimental technologies to department personnel.
Provides technical expertise in planning, coordinating, maintaining and operating traffic management systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer V

Greater experience and skill in all of the above.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer IV: 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience. Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

Transportation Engineer V: 8 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience. Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

Substitutions:

Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications (All):

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof Engineer*
*Professional engineers licensed in another state, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer IV

Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Traffic management systems operations
Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations
Research and analysis methodologies
Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to traffic management systems
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Evaluating products, equipment and material
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Transportation Engineer V

Greater skill in all of the above.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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. 
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.Please note that the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
​​​​​​​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.