Transport Engineer Technician I - Abilene Central Design Office

Abilene, TX, United States4d ago

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Skills

highway designtraffic control

About the role

Interested in starting your career with TxDOT? The Abilene District Central Design team is seeking a Transportation Engineer Technician I to join our team. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in both traffic engineering design and traffic studies. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of traffic engineering plans and supporting traffic studies that improve mobility and safety throughout the Abilene area. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will develop valuable technical skills, contribute to meaningful transportation projects, and gain exposure to a wide range of traffic engineering activities. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. TxDOT offers paid training, career development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community.

Abilene District Headquarters (08DISTHQ)
4250 NORTH CLACK
Abilene, 79601

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)

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

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 for a 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 roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Duties for a 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 roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: No experience required. (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.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer Tech I:

Some knowledge of:

Basic roadway design
Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Interactive graphic and design information systems
Higher mathematics

Proficient skill in:

Performing basic design and drafting

Ability to:

Communicate effectively
Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Standing-prolonged periods of time
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.