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Texas Department of Transp.
Transportation Design Tech - Fort Bend/Waller Area Office
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A Transportation Engineer designs and maintains transportation systems such as roads, ports, airports, and bus or subway systems.
$91,819 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description
- Transportation Design Tech
- Fort Bend/Waller Area Office (2602269) Job Description Transportation Design Tech
- Fort Bend/Waller Area Office
- ( 2602269 ) Position Information The Fort Bend Area Engineer Office is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Transportation Engineering Tech I or II to join our team.
Minimum Salary :
40,918.00Maximum Salary :
71,055.00Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations :
Fort Bend County Ae/Maint 4235 SH 36 Rosenberg 77471Travel :
Yes, 10 % of theTime Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
40 Hrs./Week Location Flexibility :
Onsite Benefits and Perks 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) Position Description Transportation Engineer Tech I Performs basic design work and calculations. Performs field work; uses automated systems. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:
Performs basic design work. Performs intermediate drafting and calculations in support of design activities; accomplishes non-routine and complex assignments. 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. 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:
The essential duties of this job include those listed above and the following Performs advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features. Performs intermediate design work. Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Engineer Tech I Education :
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.Experience :
No experience required.Licenses and Certifications :
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Transportation Engineer Tech II Education :
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.Experience :
2 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 forMinimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications :
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Competencies:
Transportation Engineer Tech I Some knowledge of Basic roadway design Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Higher mathematics Interactive graphic and design information systems Proficient skill in Performing basic design and drafting Using computers, applicable programs, applications and systems Ability to Follow verbal and written instructions Transportation Engineer Tech II Considerable knowledge of Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Higher mathematics Interactive graphic and design information systemsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Transportation Engineer Tech I and II Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs. Lifting- raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Talking
- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing
- perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication Repetitive Motion
- substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Close Visual Acuity
- work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) 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.