Transport Engineer Tech I​/II - Design

Transportation Engineer Tech I/II - Design

Are you an individual who loves a good challenge and values work-life balance? Want to work on meaningful projects and enjoy unbeatable benefits? The Beaumont District is on the lookout for a passionate Engineering Technician to join our Design Section based in Beaumont! You will get to work on a variety of exciting projects across a twelve-county area. We're looking for a motivated problem-solver who is ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

This is more than a job — it's a career with a purpose. TxDOT offers great benefits, work-life balance and opportunity for advancement! If you're ready to bring your skills, ideas, and energy to a team that's building the future of Texas transportation we are looking for you!

Annual Salary Ranges:

• Transportation Engineer Tech I (A16): $40,918- $61,130
• Transportation Engineer Tech II (A18): $45,521- $71,055

Minimum Salary: $40,918.00

Maximum Salary: $71,055.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Beaumont District Headquarters

8350 EASTEX FREEWAY

Beaumont 77708

Travel:
Yes, 10 % 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 view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position

Description:

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.

Essential Duties:

• Transportation Engineer Tech I:
  Performs basic design work. Prepares field notes. Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Transportation Engineer Tech II:
  In addition to the duties listed above. Performs intermediate design work. Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications. Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Transportation Engineer Tech I:
No experience required. Transportation Engineer Tech II: 2 years of experience in 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.

Licenses and

Certifications:

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

Competencies:

• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures
• Higher mathematics
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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