Transportation Engineer Tech I/II

Texas Department of Transportation; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Stephenville, TX; Engineering Technician I/II role supporting planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects with engineers and field teams. The position offers exposure to roadway and multimodal initiatives and opportunities for professional growth.

The role involves drafting, field notes, environmental documentation, and coordination with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and project timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent required.
• 2 years of drafting/design experience for Tech II; Tech I requires no experience.
• Substitutions allowed: related college education or training on a year-for-year basis.
• Mandatory: Valid driver’s license and Safety Impact Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic design work.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Basic roadway design

Drafting

Field notes

Engineering software

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures, view a computer screen, extensive reading

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.

Transport Engineer Tech I Essential Duties

• Performs basic design work
• 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
• Performs other Job responsibilities as assigned.

Transport Engineer Tech II (including Transport Engineer Tech I) Essential Duties

• Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities, develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Performs intermediate design work
• Prepares environmental documents
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Schedules, coordinates, and prepares documents for public hearings
• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

Transport Engineer Tech I: 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

Transport Engineer Tech II: 2 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

Transport Engineer Tech I Competencies

• Basic roadway design
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• Building construction and contractor field procedures
• Writing and revising standards and procedures
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Training In a classroom, office. or field environment
• Using computers, applicable programs. applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Transport Engineer Tech II (including Transport Engineer Tech I) Competencies

• Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• Performing intermediate drafting
• Writing and revising standards and procedures
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures, view a computer screen, extensive reading

Conditions of Employment

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• 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.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions.
• 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 grow your engineering career while making a direct impact on the future of Fort Worth's transportation infrastructure, this is the place for you. In this role, you'll apply your engineering knowledge and design experience to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation improvement projects, while collaborating with consultants, internal teams, and external stakeholders. You'll contribute to roadway, traffic, and multimodal transportation initiatives, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, meet technical and regulatory requirements, and support the community's mobility needs. Join a team where your technical expertise, communication skills, collaborative approach, and commitment to professional development will help shape transportation solutions that serve our communities for generations to come.

Physical Work Location : 2281 E. Washington Street, Stephenville, TX 76401

Salary/Plan Group

Transportation Engineer I: (A16) $40,918 - $61,130

Transportation Engineer II: (A18) $45,521 - $71,055

This position is for 2 (two) Transportation Engineer I or II. 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 10, 2026, 8:15:43 AM

State Job Title/s

Engineering Technician I/II

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.

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.