Transportation Specialist III/IV/V - Plan Review Team - DAL

Texas Department of Transportation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join their Plan Review Team in Mesquite, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of mobility projects, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of plan sets during critical phases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering design and project coordination, working closely with local officials and stakeholders. With a commitment to supporting families and promoting work-life balance, this organization provides a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about transportation and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transportation design, construction, or traffic operations.
• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Review and process plans, specifications, and estimates for projects.
• Coordinate with local officials and represent the department at meetings.

Skills

Engineering Design

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Plans, Specifications, and Estimates

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Specialist III/IV/V - Plan Review Team - DAL (2500918)

Position Information

The Dallas District Project Delivery Office (PDO) and Plan Review Team and Local Let Team is looking for a Transportation Specialist to work on the District's numerous project portfolio or mobility and local let jobs. This position will have the opportunity to review plan sets during milestone submittals and prior to letting ensuring the plan sets are complete and accurate during construction. Projects will include review of our robust District profile of major mobility projects. Additionally, in our local let team this position will allow for coordinating with local officials for local let projects. This position will allow for great experience in major project development processes through coordination with multiple offices including design, Area Office personnel and local stakeholders.

Title/Grade/Salary

Transportation Specialist III: (B21) B21: $54,278 - $87,046
Transportation Specialist IV: (B22) B22: $57,614 - $93,138
Transportation Specialist V: (B24) B24: $65,104 - $106,634

This position is for a Transportation Specialist III, IV, V. 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

$54,278.00

Maximum Salary

$106,634.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

M - F, 40 hours per 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 view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Provides planning, oversight, and high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Develops and/or interprets guidelines, regulations, laws, policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties for a Transportation Specialist III, IV, and V:

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible Engineer
• Reviews plan packages submitted by consultants.
• Evaluates and analyzes complex design issues.
• Coordinates with roadway design on schematics.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Coordinates proposals with other government officials.
• Performs other job related responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Transportation Specialist III, IV, or V - Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

Experience: Transportation Specialist III, IV, V - 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies for a Transportation Specialist III, IV, and V:

• Communicate Effectively
• Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedure
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, notes and specifications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary Work
• Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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.

Job Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Apr 2, 2025, 10:01:23 AM

Unposting Date

May 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist VI/V/IV State Job Code/s : 2132/2131/2130

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.

MOS Codes

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.