Texas Department of Transportation
Transport Engineer Spec I, II, or III
Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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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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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