Transport Engineer

Transport Engineer Tech I/II – Design (2601380) Transport Engineer Tech I/II – Design – (2601380). 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. Key Responsibilities Prepares field notes. Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right‑of‑way maps. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications. Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience: Transportation Engineer Tech I: No experience required. Transportation Engineer Tech II: 2 years of experience in drafting, design, plan preparation. Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Interactive graphic and design information systems. Use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems. Follow verbal and written instructions. Perform basic design and drafting. Intermediate design and hand and computer‑aided drafting procedures. Higher mathematics. Training in a classroom, office, or field environment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection. Subject to noise. Subject to hazards – moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals. Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device. 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. Visual Acuity – operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. 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. Benefits 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 Salary Range Transportation Engineer Tech I (A16): $40,918 – $61,130 Transportation Engineer Tech II (A18): $45,521 – $71,055 Location and Work Hours Beaumont District Headquarters – 8350 EASTEX FREEWAY, Beaumont, 77708. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time. Shift: Day. Location Flexibility: Onsite. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr