Drafter - Transport Engineer Tech I or II - North Tarrant Area Office

Performs basic design work. Performs intermediate design work. Performing basic design work 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. Transport Engineer Tech I Essential Duties Performs basic design work. Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments. 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. Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System. Works on reproduction of plans. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transport Engineer Tech II (including Transport Engineer Tech I) Essential Duties Assists in on-the-job training of less experienced technicians. Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; 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. Prepares field notes. Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans. Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System. Works on reproduction of plans. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Transport Engineer Tech I 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 Transport Engineer Tech II Experience : 2 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate Transport Engineer Tech I Physical Requirements Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes 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 Subject to noise Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Standing-prolonged periods of time Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Transport Engineer Tech II (including Transport Engineer Tech I) Physical Requirements Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Transport Engineer Tech I Competencies Higher mathematics Basic roadway design Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Interactive graphic and design information systems Writing and revising standards and procedures Training in a classroom, office, or field environment Performing basic design work Performing basic drafting Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Follow verbal and written instructions Transport Engineer Tech II (including Transport Engineer Tech I) Competencies Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Performing advanced drafting Writing and revising standards and procedures Training in a classroom, office, or field environmentFollow verbal and written instructions Conditions of Employment Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Required to work weekends and holidays. Required to work hours other than 8 to 5. Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions. Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements. Telework available twice a week after six months. 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. Position Information Physical Work Location : 2501 W Euless Blvd, Euless, TX 76040 If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your engineering career while making a direct impact on the future of Fort Worth's transportation infrastructure, this is the place for you. In this role, you'll apply your engineering knowledge and design experience to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation improvement projects, while collaborating with consultants, internal teams, and external stakeholders. You'll contribute to roadway, traffic, and multimodal transportation initiatives, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, meet technical and regulatory requirements, and support the community's mobility needs. Join a team where your technical expertise, communication skills, collaborative approach, and commitment to professional development will help shape transportation solutions that serve our communities for generations to come. Salary/Plan Group Transportation Engineer I: (A16) $40,918 - $61,130 Transportation Engineer II: (A18) $45,521 - $71,055 This position is for 1 (one) Transportation Engineer I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the 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. Benefits And Perks 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. Job Engineering/Engr Support Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Level Non-Management State Job Title/s Engineering Technician I/II Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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. Applicant Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of Transportation