Transportation Engineer Specialist I,II or III

Texas Department of Transportation; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hiring for a Transportation Engineer Specialist I, II, or III in Tyler, TX. The role involves performing advanced design and drafting work, overseeing projects, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Candidates should hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess extensive experience in drafting and design. Competitive salary and benefits offered, contributing towards a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

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

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience in drafting, design, and plan preparation based on level.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with advanced design/drafting procedures varies by level.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced design, drafting, and calculations.
• Schedules and coordinates public hearing documents.
• Reviews existing plans for errors and suggestions.

Skills

Drafting

Design

Calculations

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Tools

Computer-aided drafting and design systems

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer Specialist I,II or III (2501204)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer Specialist I,II or III - ( 2501204 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Tyler District - Central Project Development Office is looking for a Transportation Engineer Specialist I, II, or III. Explore career opportunities with us and build a career as big as TEXAS!

Salary Range:

Transportation Engineer Specialist I (B18): $45,521 - $71,055

Transportation Engineer Specialist II (B19): $48,244 - $76,028

Transportation Engineer Specialist III (B20): $51,158 - $81,351

Work Location: 2709 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702

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.

Minimum Salary

: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary

: 81,351.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Tyler District Headquarters 2709 WEST FRONT STREET Tyler 75702

Travel

: Yes, 5 % 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 advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects.

Transportation Engineer Specialist I performs work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Engineer Specialist II establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Performs advanced and specialized design work.
• Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
• Uses additional automated design tools or specialized design procedures in areas including bridge/culvert detailing, traffic management, geometric design, signal lighting design, retaining walls and building design.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Specialist II include all of the above and:

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

Transportation Engineer Specialist III all the above and:

• Develops and implements statewide detailing practices and conventions for use on project plans.
• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer Specialist I:6 years drafting, design, plan preparation.

Transportation Engineer Specialist II: 7 years drafting, design, plan preparation.

Transportation Engineer Specialist III: 8 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.

Transportation Engineering Specialist I:

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions thatsupport business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineering Specialist II all the above and:

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures
• Performing advanced drafting
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Application of engineering fundamentals

Transportation Engineering Specialist III all the above and:

• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Building construction and contractor field procedures.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- 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.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 1, 2025, 9:05:59 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I/II/III State Job Code/s : 2127/2128/2129

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.