Transportation Engineer Tech I or II - Laredo TX

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Transportation Engineer Tech I

Performs basic drafting, calculations and field work.  Learns basic design procedures and techniques.  Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transportation Engineer Tech II

Performs intermediate design work and calculations; performs field work; uses automated systems and learns specialized procedures. 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.

Essential Duties Transportation Engineer Tech I:

• 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.

Essential Duties Transportation Engineer Tech II - Same responsibilities above plus the following:

• 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.
• Performs intermediate design work.
• Prepares environmental documents.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares documents for public hearings.
• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including\:

• 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants\: Additional Applicant Information

Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently? Are you a problem solver? Are you a team-player who can also work independently? Do you have excellent communication skills and can mediate conflicts? If so, then we want to hear from you.

TxDOT's Laredo District is looking for a Transportation Engineering Tech to join the Laredo District rotation. If you are passionate about the future of transportation and want to become part of a solution, join us now!

Salary Range for each position level:

Transportation Engineer Tech I - A16 - $40,918 - $61,130
Transportation Engineer Tech II - A18 - $45,521 - $71,055

****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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Transportation Engineer Tech I & II

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience:

Transportation Engineer Tech I

NONE (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer Tech II

2 YEAR Drafting, design, plan preparation (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

Transportation Engineer Tech I

Some knowledge of:

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments.
• Higher mathematics.
• Building construction and contractor field procedures.

Proficient skill in

• Performing basic design and drafting.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Transportation Engineer Tech II 

Considerable knowledge of

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures.
• Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures.
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities.
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments.
• Higher mathematics.

Proficient skill in

• Performing advanced drafting.
• Performing basic design and drafting.
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Engineer Tech I & II

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Medium work\: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
   

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.