Roadway Designer - Transportation Specialist I or II
About The Position
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. Transportation Specialist II: Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving [multiple] design and/or 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
- 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
- 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of design and highway construction
- Roadway design and design software knowledge is great but not required
- Must know how to interpret and read plans
Responsibilities
- Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
- 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.
- Evaluates and analyzes design issues.
- Inspects railroad crossings to identify devices to be installed or upgraded; reviews draft railroad signal construction and re-planking plans.
- Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
- Prepares drawings and sketches to be included in bridge inspection reports.
- 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)
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Monitors the design and execution of state-funded rehabilitation and preventive maintenance projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
