Transport Engineer Spec II, III, Or IV

Job ID 125335

Location

PHARR

Open Date 08/02/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Plan/Grade B-18; B-19; B-20 Description $54000.00 – $73788.00 yearly Overnight Travel Never or rarely
Position Information

Do you like to do engineering design work? Do you want to be part of designing some of the best roadways in the United States? Does designing safer roadways for your friends and family appeal to you? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in designing roadways?

TxDOT's Pharr District is looking for a Transportation Engineer Specialist II, III, or IV based in Pharr, Tx. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Work Location: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)

Pharr District HQ - Central Design & Strategic Projects Section

600 W. IH 2, Pharr Tx 78577

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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transp Eng Spec II, B18, $4,500.00 - $5,370.75 (monthly)

$54,000.00 - $64,449.00 (annual)

Transp Eng Spec III, B19, $4,700.00 - $5,746.66 (monthly)

$56,400.00 - $68,960.00 (annual)

Transp Eng Spec IV, B20, $4,900.00 - $6,149.00 (monthly)

$58,800.00 - $73,788.00 (annual)

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

General Description

Transp Eng 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.

Transp Eng 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. 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.

Transp Eng Spec IV

Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and/or advanced 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. May serve as lead worker. [Employees are virtually self-supervising and assume accountability for their work.]

Duties

The essential duties for Transp Eng Spec II and III include:

• Learns specialized design and project development techniques.
• 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.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors.
• Drives to attend training and/or meetings.
• Trains less experienced technicians.
• 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.
• Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The essential duties for Transp Eng Spec IV include:

• 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.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Drives to attend training and/or meetings.
• Trains less experienced technicians.
• 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.
• Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements for Transportation Eng Spec II, III, or IV include:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• 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

Competencies

The required competencies for Transp Eng Spec II include:

• Communicate effectively
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Performing basic design and drafting
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

The required competencies for Transp Eng Spec III include:

• Communicate effectively
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Performing advanced drafting
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

The required competencies for Transp Eng Spec IV include:

• Communicate effectively
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

Education

This job requires the following for Transp Eng Spec II, III, or IV:

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

Work Experience

This job requires the following for Transp Eng Spec II:

• 7 years in Drafting, design, plan preparation
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on year per year basis.

This job requires the following for Transp Eng Spec III:

• 8 years in Drafting, design, plan preparation
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on year per year basis.

This job requires the following for Transp Eng Spec IV:

• 9 years in Drafting, design, plan preparation
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for Transp Eng Spec II, III, or IV:

• Must have a valid driver's license at time of hire
• Safety Impact Certificate (issued by TXDOT at time of hire)

Other Conditions:

• If this position is determined to be Safety Impact by responsibilities, it will be subject to random drug testing.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

Additional conditions for this position:

• Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. As required, the Safety Impact and Commercial Driver certification(s) will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire.
• Must pass drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis.
• Driver's record check will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.

Applicant Information

Job postings expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.

Military Occupation Spec Code State Classification Code: 2128 State Classification Title: Engineering Specialist II Occupational Category: Engineering and Design 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. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions State Classification Code: 2129 State Classification Title: Engineering Specialist III Occupational Category: Engineering and Design 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. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions State Classification Code: 2130 State Classification Title: Engineering Specialist IV Occupational Category: Engineering and Design 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. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

NOTE: All Job Postings will expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the Posting Close Date.