Engineering Assistant I, II, or III-Traffic Safety DivisionTxdot • Austin, TX, US

Engineering Assistant I, II, or III-Traffic Safety Division

Txdot • Austin, TX, US

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Overview

Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Traffic Safety Division (2502756)

Position Information : For an Engineer-In-Training, our Engineering Assistant Program is ideal for a new engineer who would like to gain valuable experience and impact public safety statewide. You will obtain knowledge and skills as you rotate through the program and acquire resources as TxDOT helps you prepare for your Professional Engineer (PE) License. TxDOT offers opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits to our more than 12,000 employees statewide.

Salary and Schedule

Minimum Salary

51,158.00

Maximum Salary

81,351.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations and Travel

Work Location

Stassney HQ - Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time

Shift

Day

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and offer 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

TxDOT was recognized in 2024 as a Best Place for Working Parents, with many offices statewide designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

For a complete list of the total compensation package, visit the Total Compensation Package page. For benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

Responsibilities and Work Expectations

Performs engineering work with job rotation, training, and continuing education in design, construction, inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and / or transportation operations-related activities, with the intent to pursue engineering licensing / registration through training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has final approval authority. Work requires contact with local government representatives, engineering contractors, and private entities. Employees at this level may perform work independently on assignments; unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Note : All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation requires signing a Program Agreement outlining responsibilities and service time commitment.

Responsibilities by Level

Engineer Assistant I

Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing / registration through training and exams and maintains required documentation.

Applies engineering principles to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.

Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.

Collects engineering data at project sites.

Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program, including job rotation and continuing education.

Performs engineering-related calculations, drafting and design work.

Performs engineering-related duties in transportation engineering.

Prepares and checks PS&E and designs.

Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.

Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.

Uses automated roadway / structural / hydraulic design programs and CAD systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Engineer Assistant II

Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.

Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing / registration through training and exams and documentation.

Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Engineer Assistant III

Trains less experienced staff and may serve as a lead worker.

Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Acceptable Substitutions for all levels :

Master's degree in engineering or a Master of Engineering from an ABET-accredited program may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Doctoral degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Additional Substitution for Engineering Assistant III :

Experience :

Engineer Assistant I

No work experience required. No supervisory experience required.

Engineer Assistant II

1 year of engineering-related experience. No supervisory experience required.

Engineer Assistant III

2 years of engineering-related experience. No supervisory experience required.

Passing the PE exam prior to obtaining required experience may substitute for two years of engineering experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Certification for Engineer Assistant II and III :

Preferred Qualifications :

Has passed the FE

The required competencies for Engineer Assistant I include :

Some knowledge of :

Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals

Plans, specifications, and estimates preparation and compliance

CAD systems and plan review methods

Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Reading and interpreting plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps

Applying engineering principles and methods in job responsibilities.

Maintaining a safe working relationship with others

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant II :

Advanced and specialized design / drafting

Design review

Calculations for material, labor, expenses, and engineering work

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant III :

Knowledge :

Applicable laws and regulations related to area of responsibility and safeguarding information

Transportation design engineering principles and methods

Leading and supervising others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

The physical requirements and working conditions for Engineer Assistant I, II, and III include :

Inside and outside environmental conditions

Hazards from moving vehicles, high places, heat, or chemicals

Required to wear protective gear

Light to medium work; typically lift up to 10-20 lbs

Pre-employment physical and drug testing for safety positions; random drug testing may apply

Note : Department of Transportation drug testing regulation does not permit medical marijuana as a valid medical explanation for a positive test

All employees participate in the EA program with a Program Agreement outlining responsibilities; failure to comply may result in reclassification

Additional Job Details

Job

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 13, 2025, 1 : 17 : 50 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Titles / Code : Engineering Specialist III, IV & V; State Job Codes : 2129 / 2130 / 2131

Military Considerations

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. MOS codes are assigned to each state classification where applicable. See https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / CompensationSystem / JobDescriptions for MOS codes.

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 Act of 1990.

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