Haider

About Haider

As a Transportation Specialist IV at the Texas Department of Transportation, I leverage my civil engineering background and project coordination skills to assist with project assignments and determine work requirements. I coordinate with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects. I also ensure compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.In addition to my current role, I have experience as a Transportation Design Tech at the same department, where I executed intermediate to advanced drafting and calculations to support design tasks. I also worked as an Engineering Design Engineer at MOBIA Technology Innovations, where I created detailed engineering plans and drawings using AutoCAD software. I hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Ryerson University, an AutoCad Fundamental Certification from George Brown College, and a Master of Science in Data Engineering from Western Governors University. I am proficient in utilizing automated roadway programs, hydraulic design software, and interactive graphics.

Experience

1. Transportation Specialist V

   Texas Department of Transportation

   Feb 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Project Management & Design Development• Designed roadway geometrics, alignments, and profiles for urban/rural infrastructure using MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads per TxDOT and AASHTO standards.• Developed PS & E packages: construction plans, technical specs, and cost estimates for DOT and municipal projects.• Collaborated with drainage, utilities, and engineers for seamless design integration.• Created traffic control plans, signage/striping layouts, and intersection improvements per MUTCD and local standards.• Supported value engineering and constructability reviews to cut costs and improve efficiency. Streamlined technical documentation, boosting productivity by 30%.• Performed geometric design calculations in compliance with AASHTO Green Book.Utility Permit Reviewer & Coordinator• Managed 200+ TxDOT utility permits using RULIS and TxDOT CONNECT; coordinated with contractors, managers, and engineers.• Reviewed applications for aerial, underground, water, wastewater, communication, and gas utilities.• Conducted research, provided technical guidance, and recommended solutions for process efficiency.• Partnered with statewide utility coordinators to enhance plan interpretation and RULIS proficiency.• Attended weekly team meetings to prioritize projects and align with utility owners’ goals.Records Request Specialist• Processed Open Records Requests (ORRs) per TPIA, ensuring timely and accurate responses.• Coordinated with internal teams, legal, and external stakeholders to review and redact sensitive info.• Maintained logs and tracking systems for ORR deadlines and compliance.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Data engineer

• Ryerson University

  Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering

  2011 — 2016

• George Brown Polytechnic

  AutoCad Fundemental Certification, Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD

  2017 — 2018