Design Technician III & IV: Pharr District (Central Design) - (2601605)
Position Information
Do you like to do Engineering design? Do you want to be part of designing some of the best roadways in the United States? Does designing and constructing safer roadways for your friends and family appeal to you? Are you looking to grow and/or obtain additional skills in designing roadways?
TXDOT Pharr District is looking for an
Transportation Engineer Specialist III or IV to work in our Central Design office in Pharr, TX. We are in search of driven and versatile professionals to join our Engineering team. TxDOT provides exceptional training and comprehensive hands-on experience to recent graduates. We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
Salary Range:
Transportation Engineer Specialist III(B20): $66,000 - $81,351/annually
$5,500 - $6,779.25/monthly
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV (B21): $69,600 - $87,046/annually
$5,800 - $7,253.83/monthly
- The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level based on the applicant’s work experience, education skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business need.
Minimum Salary: 66,000.00
Maximum Salary: 87,046.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Pharr District 600 W US 83 EXPRESSWAY Pharr 78577
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 hours (Mon - Friday: 8am -5pm)
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 III
Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others; others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect 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.
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV
Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects. Reports
to a licensed professional engineer or registered architect 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:
The essential duties for Transportation Engineer Specialist III include:
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Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
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Performs advanced and specialized design work.
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Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
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Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
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Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
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Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
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Trains less experienced technicians.
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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.
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Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
The essential duties for Transportation Engineer Specialist IV include:
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Performs advanced and specialized design work.
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Performs advanced and specialized drafting and calculations in support of design activities; develops graphic presentations that include distinctive design features.
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Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
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Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
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Receives project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
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Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
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Trains less experienced technicians.
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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.
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Uses automated programs, interactive graphics and the Design and Construction Information System.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Transportation Engineer Specialist III or IV: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
Transportation Engineer Specialist III: *8 years drafting, design, plan preparation.
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV: *9 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:
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Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies
Transportation Engineer Specialist III:
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Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
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Computer-aided drafting and design systems
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Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
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Advanced and specialized design/drafting
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Performing advanced drafting
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Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
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Application of engineering fundamentals
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Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
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Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Transportation Engineer Specialist IV:
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Computer-aided drafting and design systems
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Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
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Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
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Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
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Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
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Advanced and specialized design/drafting
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Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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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
Transportation Engineer Specialist III and IV:
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
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Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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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)
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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If this position is determined to be Safety Impact by responsibilities, it will be subject to random drug testing
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jul 8, 2026, 11:47:15 AM
Unposting Date: Aug 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist III/Engineering Specialist IV
State Job Code/s: 2129/2130
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.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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
