Transport Engineer Tech I/II - Design - (2601380)
Position Information
Are you an individual who loves a good challenge and values work-life balance? Want to work on meaningful projects and enjoy unbeatable benefits? The Beaumont District is on the lookout for a passionate Engineering Technician to join our Design Section based in Beaumont! You will get to work on a variety of exciting projects across a twelve-county area. We're looking for a motivated problem-solver who is ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact. This is more than a job — it’s a career with a purpose. TxDOT offers great benefits, work-life balance and opportunity for advancement! If you're ready to bring your skills, ideas, and energy to a team that's building the future of Texas transportation we are looking for you!
Annual Salary Ranges
Transportation Engineer Tech I (A16): $40,918- $61,130
Transportation Engineer Tech II (A18): $45,521- $71,055
Minimum Salary: 40,918.00
Maximum Salary: 71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Beaumont District Headquarters 8350 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40
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
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:
Transportation Engineer Tech I:
Performs basic design work.
Prepares field notes.
Prepares quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility studies and right-of-way maps.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Engineer Tech II:
In addition to the duties listed above.
Performs intermediate design work.
Reviews entire sets of plans for format, drafting and calculation errors and correlation of plans and specifications.
Prepares roadway design, traffic control, lighting, signal, and building plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
Transportation Engineer Tech I: No experience required.
Transportation Engineer Tech II: 2 years of experience in 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.
Competencies:
Interactive graphic and design information systems
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Follow verbal and written instructions
Performing basic design and drafting
Intermediate design and hand and computer-aided drafting procedures
Higher mathematics
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to noise
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
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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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.
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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
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 15, 2026, 3:48:56 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineering Technician I/II
State Job Code/s: 2123/2124
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
