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Position Information
TxDOT's Bridge Division - Design Section - Shop Drawing Review is looking to hire a - Transport Engineer Spec I, II, III, or IV based in Austin, TX. In the Bridge Division - Design Section, we oversee activities pertaining to the creation of in-house bridge, railing, and traffic structures design, and plan preparation; intelligent 3D bridge modeling; research implementation; bridge standards development; historic bridge preservation; bridge design policy; and shop drawing review. This individual will review shop drawings for bridge and traffic structural elements, coordinate reviews by others, and help maintain the shop drawing review database.
Transport Engineer Spec I - B18 ($45,521 - $63, 950 yearly)
Transport Engineer Spec II - B19 ($48,244 - $68,425 yearly)
Transport Engineer Spec III - B20 ($51,158 - $73,215 yearly)
Transport Engineer Spec IV - B21 ($54,278 - $78,340 yearly)
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
Transport Engineer Spec I:
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer 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.
Transport Engineer Spec II:
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Transport Engineer Spec III:
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others; others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer who has final approval authority for projects. May serve as lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Transport Engineer Spec IV:
Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects. Reports to a licensed professional engineer who has final approval authority for projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, consultants and construction firms. May serve as lead worker. Employees are virtually self-supervising and assume accountability for their work.
Essential Duties:
Transport Engineer Spec I:

• Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
• Prepares quantity summaries.
• Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
• Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors.
• Uses additional automated design tools or specialized design procedures in areas including bridge/culvert detailing and retaining walls.
• Uses automated programs, and interactive graphics.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transport Engineer Spec II - Performs all of the above plus:

• Trains less experienced technicians.

Transport Engineer Spec III and IV - Performs all of the above plus:

• Develops and implements statewide detailing practices and conventions for use on project plans.
• Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Writes general notes, specifications and provisions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: Transport Engineer Spec I:
• 6 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• No Supervisory Experience Required
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Transport Engineer Spec II:
• 7 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• No Supervisory Experience Required
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Transport Engineer Spec III:
• 8 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• No Supervisory Experience Required
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Transport Engineer Spec IV:
• 9 YEARS Drafting, design, plan preparation
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• No Supervisory Experience Required
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Safety Impact Certificate
• Safety Impact certification is not required at the time of application. The Safety Impact certification will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire.
Competencies:
Transport Engineer Spec I:

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures.
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities.
• Higher mathematics.
• Interactive graphic and design information systems.
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware.
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Communicate effectively.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Transport Engineer Spec II - Performs all of the above plus:

• Plan review methods, processes and procedures.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures.
• Training in an office environment
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans.

Transport Engineer Spec III and IV - Performs all of the above plus:

• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Transport Engineer Spec I, II, III, and IV

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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.