Texas Department of Transportation
Transport Engineer Spec I - Amarillo Deisign
Texas Department of Transportation, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties
Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.
Assists in writing general notes, specifications and provisions.
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 traffic engineering design work, analyzes traffic and accident data and recommends solutions for traffic problems.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience 6 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 Extensive knowledge of
Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Higher mathematics
Interactive graphic and design information systems
Applicable computer software applications and hardware
Some knowledge of
Computer‑aided drafting and design systems
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Expert skill in
Advanced and specialized design/drafting
Proficient skill in
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Standing‑prolonged periods of time
Talking‑expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity‑work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).
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.
Medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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Essential Duties
Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.
Assists in writing general notes, specifications and provisions.
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 traffic engineering design work, analyzes traffic and accident data and recommends solutions for traffic problems.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience 6 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 Extensive knowledge of
Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Higher mathematics
Interactive graphic and design information systems
Applicable computer software applications and hardware
Some knowledge of
Computer‑aided drafting and design systems
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Expert skill in
Advanced and specialized design/drafting
Proficient skill in
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Standing‑prolonged periods of time
Talking‑expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity‑work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).
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.
Medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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