Transport Engineer Technician I - Abilene Central Design Office

Texas Department of Transportation; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave?

Job summary

The Abilene District Central Design Office seeks a Transportation Engineer Technician I to join the team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in traffic design and traffic studies, preparing plans, and supporting mobility and safety projects in the Abilene area.

You will work with licensed engineers and gain exposure to a wide range of activities, helping improve transportation safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic design work and calculations under supervision.
• Performs field work and supports traffic engineering plans and studies.
• Assists with roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Transport Engineer Technician I - Abilene Central Design Office (2602749)

Job Description

Transport Engineer Technician I - Abilene Central Design Office - ( 2602749 )

Position Information

Interested in starting your career with TxDOT? The Abilene District Central Design team is seeking a Transportation Engineer Technician I to join our team. This entry-level position offers hands‑on experience in both traffic engineering design and traffic studies. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of traffic engineering plans and supporting traffic studies that improve mobility and safety throughout the Abilene area. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will develop valuable technical skills, contribute to meaningful transportation projects, and gain exposure to a wide range of traffic engineering activities. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. TxDOT offers paid training, career development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community.

Minimum Salary

40,918.00

Maximum Salary

61,130.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK Abilene 79601

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

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 view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

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.

Essential Duties for a Transportation Engineer Tech I

• Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non‑routine and complex
  assignments.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: No experience required. (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.

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

Transportation Engineer Tech I

Some knowledge of:

• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Intermediate design and hand and computer‑aided drafting procedures

Basic roadway design

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

Interactive graphic and design information systems

Higher mathematics

Performing basic design and drafting

Ability to:

Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

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

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

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• 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.

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non‑Management

State Job Title/s : Engineering Technician I State Job Code/s : 2123

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.