Transportation Engineer Tech I

Taleo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work S ch؟

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 Op

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Houston is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer Technician I to gain hands-on experience in traffic engineering design and studies. You will assist with plans and support mobility and safety projects in the Houston area under supervision.

The role offers training, career development, and a pathway to grow with a team of experienced engineers and technicians while contributing to community mobility and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required; substitution by related college education or training may apply.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of traffic engineering plans.
• Support traffic studies to improve mobility and safety.
• Perform basic design work and drafting under supervision.
• Collect field data and prepare quantity summaries and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer Tech I (2602525)

Job Description

Transportation Engineer Tech I - ( 2602525 )

Position Information

Interested in starting your career with TxDOT? The Houston District Traffic Engineering Section is seeking a Transportation Engineer Technician I to join our team. This entry-level position offers hand‑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 Houston 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

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Other Locations

UST-Texas-Houston

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hrs./Week 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 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.

Performs basic design work.

Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments.

Prepares field notes.

Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.

Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.

Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.

Works on reproduction of plans.

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with drafting software and plan preparation.
• Familiarity with traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing, pavement markings, or ITS.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Some knowledge of:

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

Higher mathematics

Performing basic design and drafting

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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.

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

Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

- Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

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

• 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

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.