Transport Engineer Spec I, II, or III

Design the Future of Texas Transportation!

The San Antonio District is seeking talented Engineering Specialists to join our Central Design Section. In this role, you’ll work on a wide variety of transportation projects across a twelve-county area—projects that directly impact the safety, mobility, and growth of our communities.

We’re looking for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the field of transportation engineering design.

Be part of the team that keeps Texas moving forward. Apply today and make a lasting difference with the TxDOT San Antonio District!

Annual Salary Ranges

• Transportation Engineer Spec I (B18): $45,521- $71,055
• Transportation Engineer Spec II (B19): $48,244- $76,028
• Transportation Engineer Spec III (B20): $51,158- $81,351

This position is for one Transportation Engineer Spec 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.

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)

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; others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. May serve as lead worker. 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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer Specialist I:

• Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.
• Assists in writing general notes, specifications and provisions.
• Attends specialized design schools.
• Learns specialized design and project development techniques.
• 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 construction inspection.
• Performs traffic engineering design work, analyzes traffic and accident data and recommends solutions for trafficproblems.
• Prepares environmental documents.
• 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.
• Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
• 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.
• Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer Specialist Ii:

In addition to the duties listed above:

• Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Trains less experienced technicians

Transportation Engineer Specialist Iii:

• In addition to the duties listed above:
• Performs advanced and specialized design work.

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.
• 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:
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Performing intermediate drafting
• Performing advanced drafting
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• 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. 
• If this position is determined to be Safety Impact by responsibilities, it will be subject to random drug testing 

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

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