Position InformationTxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Engineering Spec I or II to work in our Traffic Design Department. If you looking to build a career, with a great group of people, TxDOT's Amarillo District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance. At TxDOT, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at _benefits.pdf* The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs .
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 Description Transport Engineer Spec 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.
Transport Engineer Spec II 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 handles at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:Transport Engineer Spec I:- 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.
Additional duties for the Transport Engineer Spec II include:- Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.
- May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
- Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors.
- Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
- Trains less experienced technicians.
- Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education:High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:Transport Engineer Spec I: *6 years drafting, design, plan preparation.
Transport Engineer Spec II: *7 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:Transport Engineer Spec I: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
- Applicable computer software applications and hardware
- Interactive graphic and design information systems
Some knowledge of:
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
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
Transport Engineer Spec II:Extensive knowledge of
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Interactive graphic and design information systems
- Applicable computer software applications and hardware
- Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
Considerable knowledge of
- Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
- Plan review methods, processes and procedures
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Expert skill in
- Advanced and specialized design/drafting
- Performing advanced drafting
- Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
Proficient skill in
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Some skill in
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Ability to
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.
- 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.
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