Position InformationParis District is seeking to hire a Transport Engineer Specialist II, III or IV in Transportation Planning and Development. As a Tranport Engineer Specialist you will be part of our Design team working on projects that will improve the TxDOT roadways you and your family drive on everyday. This position requires a strong design background with good oral and written communication skills. This position also requires good organizational and time management skills, and being a team player when it comes to getting the job done. The Paris District has 3 core values:
Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. If you think this is the job for you and would like to make the roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position today. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!
This job opening is for a Transport Engineer Specialist II, III or IV depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. 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.
Transport Engineer Specialist II - B19 | $48,244 - $76,028 yearly
Transport Engineer Specialist III - B20 | $51,158 - $81,351 yearly
Transport Engineer Specialist IV - B21 | $54,278 - $87,046 yearly
Benefits and PerksAt 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 DescriptionTransport Engineer Specialist II or III:Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns
specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or
registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. [Employees at this level establish their own work plan and
priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence and serve as a leader
Transport Engineer Specialist IV:Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects. Reports
to a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Work requires contact
with governmental agencies, consultants and construction firms. May serve as lead worker.
Essential Duties Transport Engineer Specialist II, III or IV:- Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
- Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.
- Performs advanced and specialized design work.
- Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
- Trains less experienced technicians.
- 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.
Essential Duties Transport Engineer Specialist III or IV:- Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to
accommodate projects already underway. - Performs advanced and specialized design work.
- Prepares budget estimates.
- Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
- Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors.
- Trains less experienced technicians.
- 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.
Essential Duties Transport Engineer Specialist IV:- Applies specialized design and project development techniques.
- Performs advanced and specialized design work.
- Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
- Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
- Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
- Trains less experienced technicians.
- 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. - Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.
Minimum Qualifications:Education for Transport Engineer Specialist II, III or IV:: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: Transport Engineer Specialist II: 7 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation
Transport Engineer Specialist III: 8 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation
Transport Engineer Specialist IV: 9 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. 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:Transport Engineer Specialist II, III or IV:- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Performing basic design and drafting
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Communicate effectively
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals
Transport Engineer Specialist III or IV:- Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Performing intermediate drafting
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals
Transport Engineer Specialist IV- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Performing advanced drafting
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- 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
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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.
