Transportation Engineer Specialist III

Texas Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Schedules

Paid Leave

Full Health Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Career Development

Family Friendly

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Fort Worth seeks a Transportation Engineer Specialist III to participate in planning, design, and delivery of transportation improvement projects. You will assist multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and budgets to deliver safe, efficient mobility solutions.

The role involves advanced drafting/design work, field duties, and supervision of others under licensed oversight; pre-employment physical and safety requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• 8 years drafting, design, plan preparation experience.
• Related college education or technical training may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling.
• Performs advanced and specialized design/drafting work.
• Prepares budget estimates and roadway design plans.
• Reviews sets of plans for format, drafting, and calculation errors.
• Trains less experienced technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team coordination

Reading blueprints

Project planning

Engineering principles

Education

High School Diploma

Related technical training

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Design tools

Job description

• Prepares budget estimates
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others; others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. May serve as 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.

Essential Duties

• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• 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 budget estimates
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors
• Trains less experienced technicians.
• 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.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: 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.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures
• Performing advanced drafting
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• 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.

Position Information

If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of projects that shape the future of Fort Worth's transportation infrastructure, this is the place for you! As a Transportation Engineer Specialist III, you will participate in the planning, design, and delivery of transportation improvement projects, assisting multidisciplinary teams, consultant partners, project schedules, and budgets. Working closely with internal departments, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, you will help deliver safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that enhance mobility and support the City's long-term transportation goals.

Physical Work Location: 2540 Edgecliff Road, Ft. Worth, TX 76133

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

This position is for 1 (one) Transportation Engineer Specialist III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the 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.

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)

Job

Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 13, 2026, 9:31:49 PM

State Job Title/s

Engineering Specialist III

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

Applicant Information

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information