Transportation Engineer Specialist I or II (Bridge Design Detailer and Modeler)

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Transportation Engineer Specialist I or II (Bridge Design Detailer and Modeler)   -   ( 2602096 )   Position Information   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.   Minimum Salary:   57,000.00     Maximum Salary:   74,000.00         Pay Basis:   Yearly     FLSA Status:   Nonexempt   Work Locations:   Hou District Headquartrs   7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE     Houston   77007       Travel:   Yes, 10 % of the Time   Shift:   Day Job     Shift Details:   40 Hrs./Week; Flexible Time Allowed within Core Business Hours.   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 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. Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features. Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans. 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, traffic management, geometric design, signal lighting design, retaining walls and building design. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. 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 Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals 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) 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. Job:   Engineering/Engr Support   Schedule:   Full-time   Employee Status:   Regular   Job Type:   Standard   Job Level:   Non-Management   Job Posting:   Aug 25, 2026, 6:14:28 PM     Unposting Date:   Sep 9, 2026, 4:59:00 AM   State Job Title/s:   Engineering Specialist I/II     State Job Code/s:   2127/2128   Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)   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.   Applicant Information   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