Transport Engineer Tech I or II

Are you a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working with advanced technology, solving complex problems, and making a direct impact on public safety? TxDOT's Central Design C section is looking for a Transportation Engineering Tech I or II based in our Headquarters Office in Houston, TX.

As a Transportation Engineering Tech I or II, you will be a key part of our design team working on our district's major projects. This position requires strong engineering drafting skills and being a trusted reliable team player when it comes to getting the job done. We provide every employee a great opportunity to learn and grow. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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 a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working with advanced technology, solving complex problems, and making a direct impact on public safety? TxDOT's Central Design C section is looking for a Transportation Engineering Tech I or II based in our Headquarters Office in Houston, TX.

As a Transportation Engineering Tech I or II, you will be a key part of our design team working on our district's major projects. This position requires strong engineering drafting skills and being a trusted reliable team player when it comes to getting the job done. We provide every employee a great opportunity to learn and grow. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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.

Hou District Headquartrs (12DISTHQ-1)
7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE
Houston, 77007

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)

Transport Engineer Tech I: Performs basic design work and calculations. performs field work; uses automated systems. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transport Engineer Tech II: Performs intermediate design work and calculations; performs field work; uses automated systems and learns specialized procedures. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Transport Engineer Tech I:

• Performs basic design work.

• Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments.

• Prepares field notes.

• Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.

• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.

• Works on reproduction of plans.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transport Engineer Tech II:

Includes all essential duties listed above as well as:

• Assists in on-the-job training of less experienced technicians.

• Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.

• Performs intermediate design work.

• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.

• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transport Engineer Tech I: Performs basic design work and calculations. performs field work; uses automated systems. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transport Engineer Tech II: Performs intermediate design work and calculations; performs field work; uses automated systems and learns specialized procedures. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Transport Engineer Tech I:

• Performs basic design work.

• Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments.

• Prepares field notes.

• Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.

• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.

• Works on reproduction of plans.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transport Engineer Tech II:

Includes all essential duties listed above as well as:

• Assists in on-the-job training of less experienced technicians.

• Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.

• Performs intermediate design work.

• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.

• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. (Applicable to both levels)

Experience:

Transport Engineer Tech I: No Experience required

Transport Engineer Tech II: 2 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Transport Engineer Tech I:

Some Knowledge of

• Basic roadway design

• Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments

• Higher mathematics

• Interactive graphic and design information systems

Proficient Skills in

• Performing basic design and drafting

Ability to

• Communicate effectively

• Follow verbal and written instructions

Transport Engineer Tech II:

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer Tech I as well as:

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments

• Higher mathematics

• Interactive graphic and design information systems

Proficient Skills in

• Performing advanced drafting

• Writing and revising standards and procedures

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: (Applicable to both levels)

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to noise

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing - prolonged periods of time

• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

• Grasping - applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• Feeling - determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects

• 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

• Close Visual Acuity - using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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