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Texas Department of Transportation

Transport Engineer Spec I, II, or III

Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Essential Duties Transportation Engineer Specialist I:

Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.

Assists in writing general notes, specifications and provisions.

Attends specialized design schools.

Learns specialized design and project development techniques.

Performs advanced and specialized design work.

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

Performs construction inspection.

Performs traffic engineering design work, analyzes traffic and accident data and recommends solutions for traffic problems.

Prepares environmental documents.

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.

Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.

Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors.

Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.

Uses additional automated design tools or specialized design procedures in areas including bridge/culvert detailing, traffic management, geometric design, signal lighting design, retaining walls and building design.

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

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Specialist II In addition to the duties listed above:

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

Trains less experienced technicians.

Transportation Engineer Specialist III In addition to the duties listed above:

Performs advanced and specialized design work.

Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

Transportation Engineer Specialist I: 6 years drafting, design, plan preparation.

Transportation Engineer Specialist II: 7 years drafting, design, plan preparation.

Transportation Engineer Specialist III: 8 years 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.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Competencies

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

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.

Performing intermediate drafting.

Performing advanced drafting.

Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures.

Plan review methods, processes and procedures.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.

Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

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

Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands and fingers.

Conditions of Employment

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.

If this position is determined to be Safety Impact by responsibilities, it will be subject to random drug testing.

Annual Salary Ranges

Transportation Engineer Spec I (B18): $45,521 – $71,055

Transportation Engineer Spec II (B19): $48,244 – $76,028

Transportation Engineer Spec III (B20): $51,158 – $81,351

Benefits and Perks

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

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 Information Job: Engineering/Engr Support Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Non‑Management Job Posting: Nov 3, 2025, 11:57:35 AM State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist I / II / III

Equal Opportunity Employer The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities 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 Act of 1990.

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