Roadway Designer

Position Information TxDOT's Brazoria Area Office is looking for a Transportation Engineer Specialist I, II, or III based in Angleton, TX. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that plans, designs, and improves the roadway infrastructure in our community. 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. 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. 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) Position Description Transportation Engineer Spec I Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Transportation Engineer Spec II 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. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. 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. Transportation Engineer Spec III 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 Spec I 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. Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps. Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications. 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer Spec II Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer Spec I as well as: Trains less experienced technicians. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Engineer Spec III Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer Spec I and II as well as: Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Transportation Engineer Spec I Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience : 6 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. Transportation Engineer Spec II Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience : 7 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. Transportation Engineer Spec III Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience : 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: Transportation Engineer Spec I Extensive knowledge of: Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures Considerable knowledge of: Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Some knowledge of: Design and plan preparation methods and requirements Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Expert skill in: Advanced and specialized design/drafting Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures Proficient skill in: Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Ability to: Communicate effectively Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals Transportation Engineer Spec II Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer Spec I as well as: Extensive knowledge of: Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Considerable knowledge of: Plan review methods, processes and procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Some skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps Transportation Engineer Spec III Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer Spec I and II as well as: Considerable knowledge of: Design and plan preparation methods and requirements Proficient skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Transportation Engineer Specialist I, II, and III Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools 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. Texas Department of Transportation