Roadway Design Specialist II/III — OpenRoads Expert

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation in Houston is seeking a Transportation Specialist II or III to contribute hands-on roadway schematic design and project development.

You will create in-house schematics, geometric layouts, and project exhibits using OpenRoads Designer and related software, collaborating with Environmental, Design, Traffic, Right of Way, Utilities, and Project Management teams from planning through schematic completion.

Qualifications

• 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Valid driver’s license; driving a state vehicle.
• OpenRoads Designer experience (3+ years) for schematic development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinate design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Develop and monitor budgets; evaluate design issues and prepare reports.
• Prepare transportation-related presentations and represent the Department at meetings.
• Oversee project design activities and assist in timelines and scheduling.

Skills

OpenRoads Designer

Schematic development

Project coordination

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation in Houston is seeking a Transportation Specialist II or III to contribute hands-on roadway schematic design and project development.

You will create in-house schematics, geometric layouts, and project exhibits using OpenRoads Designer and related software, collaborating with Environmental, Design, Traffic, Right of Way, Utilities, and Project Management teams from planning through schematic completion.