Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Geotech Soil & Aggregate Division

Job Description - Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Geotech Soil & Aggregate Division (2502785)

Job Description

Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Geotech Soil & Aggregate Division - ( 2502785 )

Position Information

Are you a recent graduate or early-career engineer eager to make a real impact? The Engineering Assistant role in TxDOT's Materials and Tests Division (MTD) is your gateway to hands-on experience in materials engineering and construction.

Join the Soils and Aggregate Section , where you'll :

• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Apply engineering principles to real-world projects that shape Texas infrastructure
• Contribute to TxDOT's quality assurance program and help ensure the safety and durability of our roads and bridges.
• Explore a variety of materials disciplines-from soil mechanics to aggregate testing-and discover what excites you most.

Whether you're fresh out of school or switching gears into engineering, this is your chance to build a solid foundation and start your journey toward becoming a licensed professional engineer.

Ready to grow with a rock-solid team ? Come join us at MTD-where your future is built from the ground up.

Minimum Salary

51,158.00

Maximum Salary

81,351.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Lab 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 25 % 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 :

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)

Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and / or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing / registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Performs assignments related to the construction of prefabricated structural materials and reviews product quality and fabrication processes at outdoor fabrication plants. Work requires contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor

Important : All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment.

The essential duties for the Engineer Assistant I include :

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Engineer Assistant II include :

Additional duties for Engineer Assistant III include :

Acceptable Substitutions for all levels

Additional Acceptable Substitution Engineering Assistant III :

Experience :

Engineer Assistant I : No work experience is required.No supervisory experience required.

Engineer Assistant II : 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).No supervisory experience required.

Engineer Assistant III : 2 years of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).No supervisory experience required. Passing Professional Engineer (PE) exam prior to obtaining requisite experience for gaining PE licensure may substitute for two (2) years of engineering related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Additional Certification required for Engineer Assistant II and III :

Preferred Qualifications :

The required competencies for the Engineer Assistant I include :

Some knowledge of :

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant II include :

Considerable knowledge of :

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant III include :

Considerable knowledge of :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

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

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.

Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2025, 6 : 09 : 33 PM

Unposting Date

Oct 17, 2025, 4 : 59 : 00 AM

State Job Title / s : Engineering Specialist III, IV & V State Job Code / s : 2129 / 2130 / 2131

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

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.

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