Texas Department of Transportation

Plan Reviewer II-III Waco District HQ - (2503110)

Position Information

TxDOT's Waco District Transportation Planning and Development – Planning and Programming Section

is looking for a Plan Reviewer to help ensure the delivery of quality projects on time for letting.

The Waco District is looking for a full time Plan Reviewer. This job requires a detail-oriented,

self-motivated person with an engineering, design, or plan review background. Our Plan Review office is

responsible for the review and processing of the District's plans, estimates, and specification (PS&E) bid

packages before letting. Our Plan Review office enjoys stable work schedules conducted during normal business

hours. Overtime or weekend work may be occasionally needed, but only on rare occasions. This position is

located in Waco, Texas.

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

: 48,244.00

Maximum Salary

: 81,351.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

Waco District Headquarters

100 SOUTH LOOP DRIVE

Waco 76704-2858

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday-Friday 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 departmental transportation planning-related activities by drafting or performing computer entry work in support of plans, specifications and estimates; or participating in district/division level review of plans, specifications and estimates (PS & E) and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness; and ensuring compliance with state and federal design guidelines. In a district, provides support to the residencies during their plan preparation process. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

PLAN REVIEWER II and III:

• Participates in PS&E review with other divisions and/or governmental agencies.
• Performs detail design and quantity checking of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Responsible for PS&E review for a district.
• Serves as liaison between district and divisions after submission of plans and related documents to divisions and answers questions and/or helps resolve design problems.
• Answers inquiries on final PS&E policies and procedures.
• Assists engineers in the review of PS&E submissions to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Corrects general notes, specification lists and estimates.
• Prepares special specifications, special provisions, and supporting documents.
• Processes PS&E revisions submitted by districts and divisions.
• Submits plans, specifications, estimates and supporting documents to divisions after completing final review.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• PLAN REVIEWER III:
• Interprets new design guidelines and specifications for Area Engineers' offices.
• May train other employees
• Performs and coordinates the detail design and quantity checking of plans, specifications and estimates.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Plan Reviewer II: 3 YEARS administrative support, design, drafting, engineering support, plan preparation or

review, or related experience

Plan Reviewer III: 4 YEARS design, drafting, engineering support, plan preparation or review, or related experience

(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:

PLAN REVIEWER II and III:

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Proficient skill in
• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems, ensuring consistency and clarity of information
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans
• Design review
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

PLAN REVIEWER III:

Considerable knowledge of

• Plan review methods, processes and procedures
• Proficient skill in
• Communicating technical information effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

• 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

: Oct 31, 2025, 1:40:11 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II-III State Job Code/s: 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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