
E211 Pavement Engineering Specialist I, II, III, or IV - Maintenance Division
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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The Pavement Engineering Specialist supports pavement data measurement systems and automated pavement measurement equipment through testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, design, and data analysis. Responsibilities vary by level, from routine assignments under close supervision to independently managing statewide data collection initiatives, audits, training, and professional-services specifications. Higher-level specialists may also represent the Department on committees and provide expert advice on pavement-related activities.
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Pavement Engineering Specialist IAssist in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Assist in troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Support the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Assist in preparing and updating equipment operation manuals and maintaining equipment records. Employees at this level perform routine assignments under close supervision and receive guidance on work methods and procedures.Pavement Engineering Specialist IIParticipate in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Participate in the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Pavement Engineering Specialist IIIOversee in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Lead and participate in the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Create and edit equipment operation manuals and develop specifications. Provide trainings on pavement data measurement systems. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Pavement Engineering Specialist IVOversee in testing, calibration, and correlation of pavement data measurement systems. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of automated pavement measurement equipment. Oversee the design, manufacturing, and acquisition of automated data measurement equipment. Create and edit equipment operation manuals and develop specifications. Manage statewide data measurement and collection initiatives, including research, load zoning, investigations, and pavement evaluation/design projects. Oversee and provide trainings on pavement data measurement systems. Present on automated pavement measurement equipment development at meetings and conferences. Provide expert advice on pavement-related activities to professionals. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Pavement Engr Spec IMaintains parts and pavement data measurement equipment inventory. Performs data analysis to evaluate equipment. Processes collected data in preparation for analysis. Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates electronic, electrical and mechanical automated pavement Measurement equipment subsystems. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Pavement Engr Spec IIAll of the above, andAssists in data processing and compilation. Participates in the design, fabrication, and procurement of automated data measurement equipment. Prepares and makes presentations. Writes equipment operation manuals and develops equipment/system specifications. Pavement Engr Spec IIIAll of the above, andAssists with or oversees the acquisition of automated pavement measurement vehicles and equipment Participates in or oversees the fabrication and testing, calibration and correlation of pavement data measurement equipment and subsystems. Coordinates and schedules statewide or district wide data measurement and collection activities, including research projects, load zoning, forensic investigations and pavement evaluation/design projects. Coordinates statewide training of district personnel on automated pavement measurement equipment operation, calibration and data processing procedures. Pavement Engr Spec IV All of the above, andConducts and oversees pavement data audits to ensure com leteness and accuracy of data, monitors quality assurance and verifies proper editing and storage of collected data. Identifies requirements to the purchasing staff and writes specifications for professional services contracts. Trains other employees. Represents the Department on state or national committees and task forces concerned with automated pavement measurement equipment.
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Set against the 590 open Engineering Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$76–159K/yr300 salary ranges
- US median$27–47/hr238 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Engineering Specialist jobs in Texas and 590 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- CDM Smith10 open
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- RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS3 open
- Experience
- Engineering Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (555 postings).
- Education
- 554 of the 590 open Engineering Specialist jobs (94%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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