Design Project Coordinator II -CC Design Office

TxDOT's Corpus Christi District is looking for a Design Project Coordinator II to work out of our Central Design Office, located in Corpus Christi, TX! We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Our Central Design Office produces Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for project scopes that include preventive maintenance, rehabs, bridge replacements and freeway expansions. We are responsible for designing projects that meet current design standards, coordinating with all project owners and producing accurate PS&E. We have a friendly office environment that will make every day enjoyable. Be part of a great design team and work on the latest 3D design software by applying.

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)

Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and/or complex 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. 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:

• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Designs projects, making design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Reviews and compiles complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Reviews environmental documents.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• 8 years of experience in design, plan preparation, construction inspection, surveying. (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:

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
• Higher mathematics
• Performing advanced drafting
• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
• 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:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• 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 read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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. 
• A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process.

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants