Would you enjoy having a hand in sculpting the future of the Houston landscape? TxDOT's Houston District Bridge Design Section is looking for a new Bridge Design Detailer. This position will work within our design team to model and detail new bridges as well as bridge rehabilitation for a variety of transportation projects throughout the Houston District's 6-county area. Apply if you have previous CAD and modeling design background! TxDOT has a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. TxDOT provides employees with great benefits, training, and many opportunities for career advancement. We strive to maintain a positive work-life balance by providing opportunities to collaborate with team members in a safe and friendly work environment.
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.
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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.
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Transportation Engineer Specialist I
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques. 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:
Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.
Performs advanced and specialized design work.
Transportation Engineer Specialist II
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect 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.
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:
Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
Trains less experienced technicians.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Engineer Specialist I
Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience 6 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 for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Transportation Engineer Specialist II
Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience 7 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 for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Transportation Engineer Specialist I and II
Previous detailing experience in CAD environments such as Bentley’s MicroStation. Familiarity with developing structural details and plan sheets under the guidance of a licensed engineer. Ability to work within CAD environments containing complex 2D or 3D Models and produce applicable detail sheets. Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate professionally. Self-motivated to learn new skills. Ability to read and understand plans and construction sequences.
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer Specialist I
Extensive knowledge of
Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable computer software applications and hardware
Some knowledge of
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Expert skill in
Performing immediate drafting
Performing basic design and drafting
Proficient skill in
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Other attributes
Transportation Engineer Specialist II
Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer Specialist I as well as:
Extensive knowledge of
Applicable computer software applications and hardware
Considerable knowledge of
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Expert skill in
Performing advanced drafting
Some skill in
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Transportation Engineer Specialist I and II
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Grasping - applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
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)
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.
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.
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The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
