General Engineering Tech I or II - Bryan HQ

Texas Department of Transportation; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation Bryan District invites applications for General Engineering Tech I or II in the Traffic Section at Bryan HQ. This position supports transportation engineering tasks, inspection, plan review, and coordination with contractors to ensure safe and efficient roadways.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma. Tech I requires 4 years of experience, Tech II requires 6 years, with a valid driver’s license and CDL.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Experience: Tech I: 4 years; Tech II: 6 years in transportation engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work including inspection and contract oversight.
• Reviews plans, estimates, field changes and ensures compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinates traffic control plans with law enforcement and monitors lane closures.
• Maintains construction records and ensures federal and state program compliance.

Skills

Driver's license

Commercial driver's license

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - General Engineering Tech I or II - Bryan HQ (2601939)

Job Description

General Engineering Tech I or II - Bryan HQ - ( 2601939 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Bryan Districtis looking for anGeneral Engineering Tech I or IIbased in ourTraffic Section in Bryan. Please apply if you are a talented and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, a diverse work experience and opportunities for growth.

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 an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at hidden_benefits.pdf (txdot.gov).

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of the position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Grade

General Engineering Tech I: $48,244 - $76,028

General Engineering Tech II: $51,518 - $81,351

Minimum Salary

48,244.00

Maximum Salary

76,028.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Bryan District Headquarters 2591 NORTH EARL RUDDER FREEWAY Bryan 77803

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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 viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefitsat a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. 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.

Reviews and coordinates with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, supplemental agreements, extra work orders and revised estimates of quantities.

• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
• Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Inspects traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Monitors and/or maintains construction records to ensure contractors comply with federal requirements regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, on-the-job training programs, the Historically Underutilized Business and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs.
• Performs detail design and quantity checks for plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E).
• Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for General Engineering Tech II:

• Assists Traffic Engineer in planning and coordinating Traffic Section operations.
• Consults with contractors' superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience:
General Engineering Tech I: 4 years
General Engineering Tech II: 6 years
Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License

Extensive Knowledge Of:

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.

Proficient Skill In:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data.

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Some Skill In:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
  Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
  Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
  Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 4, 2026, 9:57:14 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec IV State Job Code/s : 9308/9309

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/ CompensationSystem/ JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.