Transport Engineer Spec III or IV

Job Description - Transport Engineer Spec III or IV (2601866)

Job Description

Transport Engineer Spec III or IV - ( 2601866 )

Position Information

TxDOT's West Harris Area Office at Houston District is looking for a Transportation Engineer Specialist III or IV. This position will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work will require contact with governmental officials and private entities. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

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.

55,488.00

75,000.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

West Harris Co Ae/Maint 14838 NORTHWEST FREEWAY Houston 77040

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

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.

• Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• 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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and advanced building construction projects. Reports to a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, consultants and construction firms. May serve as lead worker. Employees are virtually self-supervising and assume accountability for their work.

The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following

• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Performs 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).

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

Extensive knowledge of

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

Considerable knowledge of

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Plan review…