Transport Engineer Tech I or II - Waco

TxDOT's Waco District - TP&D Design is looking for Transportation Engineer Techs I or II at our District Headquarters in Waco. Successful candidates will be responsible for the drafting and design of bridge and highway maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects of progressively increasing complexity. If you are interested in highway design, this is a great opportunity for both entry-level and seasoned candidates.

Here at the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT), we value our employees. TxDOT has a large list of programs and benefits that include: • Retirement Pension • Paid sick leave and vacation • Longevity pay • Tuition assistance • Wellness leave incentives • Career Development • Insurance • Employee assistance programs

Work location: 100 South Loop Drive Waco, Texas 76704

• Salary Grades: 
• Transportation Engineer Tech I = (A16) $40,918 - $61,130/yearly 
• Transportation Engineer Tech II = (A18) $45,521 - $71,055/yearly

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on business needs and the applicants' work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors.

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 basic design work and calculations. Performs field work; uses automated systems. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Transport Engineer Tech I:

• Performs basic design work
• Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Works on reproduction of plans
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. 

Transport Engineer Tech II (in addition to the above):

• Develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features
• Performs intermediate design work
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents

Minimum Qualifications:

Transport Engineer Tech I:

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

Experience: No experience required. (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.

Transport Engineer Tech Ii:

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

Experience: 2 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 Tech I:

Some Knowledge Of

• Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities 

• Higher Mathematics

Proficient Skill In

• Performing basic design and drafting 
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems 

Ability To

• Follow verbal and written instructions

Transport Engineer Tech Ii:

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures 
• Interactive graphic and design information systems

Proficient Skill In

• Performing Intermediate Drafting

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication 
• 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.

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