Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Engineer Spec I / II / III - (2501539)

Position Information

TxDOT's Abilene District - Transportation Operations Office is looking for a Transportation Engineer Specialist I, II, or III. Explore career opportunities with us and build a career as big as TEXAS!

Salary Range:

Transportation Engineer Specialist I (B18): $45,521 - $71,055

Transportation Engineer Specialist II (B19): $48,244 - $76,028

Transportation Engineer Specialist III (B20): $51,158 - $81,351

Work Location: Abilene District 4250 North Clack Street, Abilene, Texas 79601

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.

Minimum Salary

: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary

: 81,351.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

Abilene District Headquarters

4250 NORTH CLACK

Abilene 79601

Travel

: Yes, 5 % 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 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.

Transportation Engineer Specialist I 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.

Transportation Engineer Specialist II establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Engineer Specialist III may serve as lead worker.

Transportation Engineer Specialist I:

• Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.
• Learns specialized design and project development techniques.
• Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Performs construction inspections.
• Performs traffic engineering design work, analyzes traffic and accident data and recommends solutions for traffic problems.
• Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Review entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Specialist II include all of the above and:

• May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
• Trains less experienced technicians.
• Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.

Transportation Engineer Specialist III all the above and:

• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Prepares budget estimates.
• Uses additional automated design tools or specialized design procedures in areas including traffic management and signal lighting design.

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.

Substitution:

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Other Conditions:

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

This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. *Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineering Specialist I:

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures

Proficient skill in:

• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineering Specialist II all the above and:

• Performing intermediate drafting

Proficient skill in:

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Application of engineering fundamentals

Transportation Engineering Specialist III all the above and:

• Performing advanced drafting

Proficient skill in:

• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

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
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

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.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jun 4, 2025, 4:14:35 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist I / II / III State Job Code/s: 2127 / 2128 / 2129

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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