Transportation Engineer Tech I or II

Texas Department of Transportation • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

The Transportation Engineer Tech I and II positions involve performing design work and calculations related to transportation engineering. The roles include field work and the use of automated systems, with design activities overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect. Employees at the I level follow standard practices with minimal supervision, while those at the II level perform work independently and assist in training less experienced technicians.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• Transportation Engineer Tech I: No experience required.
• Transportation Engineer Tech II: 2 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic design work.
• Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments.
• Prepares field notes.
• Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
• Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
• Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
• Works on reproduction of plans.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists in on-the-job training of less experienced technicians.
• Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees