Transportation Specialist I

Transportation Specialist I

TxDOT's Houston District is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join us in the delivery of essential projects in the Southeast Harris-Metro region. Depending on skill level, this employee will perform or learn to perform all facets of bridge repair design, roadway design, and plan assembly. Duties include working in a CAD environment (Microstation) using roadway design software and requires some field work to collect data in support of the design process. This position will be located in our Southeast Harris Area Office and will help support repairs to our existing infrastructure and new upcoming construction projects. Typical design projects include bridge repairs, roadway repairs, and roadway construction. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance.

Salary

Minimum Salary: 48,244.00 Maximum Salary: 76,028.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Southeast Harris County Ae 702 FM 1959 Houston 77034

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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.

Position Description

Transportation Specialist I Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties: Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects. Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway. Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections. Conducts immediate inspection of damaged bridges, determines necessity of temporary or permanent repairs and notifies maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges. Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature. Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors. Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects. Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software. Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Prepares bridge inspection follow-up worksheet for maintenance and gives instruction for recommended actions; monitors follow-up actions taken by maintenance. Reviews and revises Plans, Specifications & Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, roadway illumination, traffic management systems or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Job

Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026, 1:13:45 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 9, 2026, 4:59:00 AM