General Engineering Tech I or II - Bryan HQ
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation Bryan District seeks a General Engineering Tech I or II in the Traffic Section in Bryan. The role offers unique challenges, a diverse work experience and opportunities for growth for talented and motivated professionals.
TxDOT values work-life balance with extensive wellness programs, career development, retirement benefits and tuition assistance. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package and opportunities to advance within the
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Substitutions for minimum qualifications with related college education or technical training may be considered.
- Valid driver's license and CDL are required for operating state vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Review and coordinate with area engineers on monthly and final estimates, field changes, and revised quantities.
- Identify, analyze, and implement solutions for complex maintenance problems.
- Inspect construction methods and contract maintenance for compliance with plans, specs, and safety standards.
- Inspect traffic control devices and their placement per TXDOT standards and regulations.
- Monitor construction records to ensure compliance with federal EE0/DBE requirements.
- Perform detail design and quantity checks for plans, specs, and estimates (PS&E).
- Develop traffic control plans and coordinate with law enforcement; manage lane closures and public information coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist Traffic Engineer in planning and coordinating Traffic Section operations.
- Consult with contractors on work progress and review equipment utilization data.
Skills
Education
Job description
Transportation Mntnce Spec IV
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.
- 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.
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
- 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.
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- 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.
TxDOT's Bryan District is looking for an General Engineering Tech I or II based in our Traffic 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.
General Engineering Tech I: $48,244 - $76,028
General Engineering Tech II: $51,518 - $81,351
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)
Engineering/Engr Support
Full-time
Regular
Non-Management
Aug 4, 2026, 4:57:14 PM
Transportation Mntnce Spec IV
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. 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.
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