Texas Department of Transportation

Transport Engineer Tech I, II or III - (2501893)

Position Information

The San Antonio District is posting an Engineering Tech position in the Advanced Transportation Planning Office. The San Antonio Area is the 7th largest metropolitan area in the United States, and is experiencing rapid population growth throughout the region. The Advanced Planning Office plays a key role in planning, developing, and funding large and small scale transportation projects to meet the growing needs of this region. In order to help address these needs, we are looking to add a skilled technician to our office to design and oversee the development of schematics, feasibility studies, traffic studies, and more. This technician would gain valuable experience in a wide range of areas, such as: the environmental process (NEPA), the programming of projects for various transportation plans, consultant management, project management, public involvement activities, as well as interaction will public groups and agencies. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply and join the San Antonio District's Advanced Transportation Planning Office as we work together to address the growing needs of the San Antonio Region.

Annual Salary Ranges

Transportation Engineer Tech I (A13) - $35,439- $52,388

Transportation Engineer Tech II (A15) - $38,976- $58,045

Transportation Engineer Tech III (A17) - $42,976- $64,469

This position is for one Transportation Engineer Tech I, II or III. 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

: 35,439.00

Maximum Salary

: 64,469.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

San Antonio District Hdqtrs

4615 NW LOOP 410

San Antonio 782290928

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Fri; 8-5 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 drafting and calculations and intermediate design work; performs field work; uses automated systems and learns specialized procedures. 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:

Transportation Engineer Tech I

• Assists in preparation of quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
• Assists in preparation of roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, equipment and building plans.
• Learns to use automated roadway programs, hydraulic design programs and interactive graphics.
• Performs basic drafting and calculations in support of design activities; copies detailed plans and drawings.
• Works on reproduction of plans.
• Files and makes copies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Tech II

In addition to the duties listed above

• Assists in on-the-job training of less experienced technicians.
• Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments.

Transportation Engineer Tech III

In addition to the duties listed above

• Learns additional automated design methods or specialized design procedures in areas including bridge/culvert detailing, traffic management, geometric design, signal/lighting design, retaining walls and building design.
• Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Transportation Engineer Tech I: None Required

Transportation Engineer Tech II: 3 years drafting, design, plan preparation.

Transportation Engineer Tech III: 4 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:

Transportation Engineer Tech I

• Higher mathematics
• Building construction and contractor field procedures
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Transportation Engineer Tech II

In addition to the competencies listed above

• Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures
• Basic roadway design
• Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Writing and revising standards and procedures
• Performing intermediate drafting

Transportation Engineer Tech III

In addition to the competencies listed above

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Performing advanced drafting

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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.
  • 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

: Jul 14, 2025, 2:02:26 PM

Unposting Date

: Jul 29, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Engineering Technician I/II/III State Job Code/s: 2122/2123/2124

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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