Transportation Engineer Specialist I or II

Texas Department of Transportation • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• 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
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• 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
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD for plan preparation.
• Previous work on traffic signal, Intelligent Transportation Systems, or roadway illumination projects.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering principles, construction plans, and design standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in writing general notes, specifications and provisions.
• Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Performs traffic engineering design work, analyzes traffic and accident data and recommends solutions for traffic problems.
• Prepares field notes.
• Prepares quantity summaries.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, and signal plans.
• Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for design meetings.
• Uses additional automated design tools or specialized design procedures in areas including bridge/culvert detailing, traffic management, geometric design, and signal lighting design.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees