TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Drafting Technician (Transportation Specialist) III, IV, or V to join our Bridge & Hydraulics Team at the District Headquarters. This position is geared towards a bridge detailer or CAD technician with experience in producing 2D plans and 3D modeling of bridges, including repair details, rehabilitation plans, and bridge replacement layouts. The role supports our bridge design and construction program by developing accurate, constructible, and well‑coordinated plan sets for a wide range of structural repair and replacement projects.

This position is for ONE Transportation Specialist III, IV, or V. Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade:
Transportation Specialist III: B21 ($54,278.00- $87,046.00/yearly)
Transportation Specialist IV: B22 ($57,614.00- $93,138.00/yearly)
Transportation Specialist V: B24 ($65,104.00 - $106,634.00/yearly)

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
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This position provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. 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.

Essential Duties:

The Essential Duties of a Transportation Specialist III, IV, or V include:

• Assists in overseeing project design/drafting involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.

• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.

• Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.

• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments and plan development.

• Represents the Department at various meetings.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Additional duties for a Transportation Specialist IV or V include:

• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design/drafting issues.

• Assists in overseeing project design/drafting involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

• Assists in planning, developing, administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.

• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.

• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.

• Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of highly advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.

• Serves as technical member on transportation-related projects.

Additional duties for a Transportation Specialist V:

• Oversees design/drafting work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.

• Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.

• Oversees project design/drafting involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design/drafting issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Transportation Specialist III, IV, or V:
5 YEARS in Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

The Required Competencies for a Transportation Specialist III, IV, or V include:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Highway construction and maintenance

• Applicable laws, rules and regulations

Additional competencies for a Transportation Specialist IV or V include:

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Additional competencies for a Transportation Specialist V include:

• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Light work: lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and 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.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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