Texas Department of Transportation
Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
Engineering Assistant I, II, or III – Design Division – Austin, TX. This position is in the Highway Safety and Operations Group in the Project Delivery Section and involves traffic engineering work, technical assistance, guidance documentation, training, and support related to highway and intersection capacity analysis, traffic simulation, safety modeling, and related project development processes from preliminary through final design. Works with Design Division groups such as Design Support and Landscape (Pedestrian and Mobility). Requires interaction with districts and other divisions, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. This position may require contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level work under the supervision of the team lead.
Essential Notes All Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program (EACDP) and sign a Program Agreement outlining responsibilities and service time commitment.
Responsibilities
Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through training and exams, and completes/maintains required documentation.
Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to transportation-related activities.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program, including job rotation, training, and continuing education.
Performs engineering-related calculations, drafting, design, and field duties in transportation engineering.
Performs traffic analysis and data collection; uses automated design programs and CAD systems.
Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants (Engineering Assistant III).
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable laws, standards, and guidelines (Engineering Assistant III).
Minimum Qualifications (All Levels)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related science field accepted by TX PELS. Acceptable substitutions include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering from ABET-accredited programs in the same discipline.
Experience: Engineering Assistant I – None required; Engineering Assistant II – 1 year in engineering-related experience; Engineering Assistant III – 2 years in engineering-related experience. Experience may be full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Safety Impact Certificate. Mandatory TX Engineer In Training Certificate (for some roles).
Engineering Assistant II
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS accepted).
Experience: 1 year in engineering-related experience (may be substituted as above).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license; Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate; Safety Impact Certificate.
Engineering Assistant III
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS accepted).
Experience: 2 years in engineering-related experience (may be substituted as above; PE eligibility may substitute for two years of experience).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license; Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate; Safety Impact Certificate.
Competencies
Engineering principles, safety and project development processes
Transportation design and traffic engineering concepts
Reading plans, schematics, maps; data collection and analysis
Use of CAD/design software and data interpretation
Regulatory awareness and compliance
Teamwork and communication with districts and other divisions
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor work; ability to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally; sedentary work with occasional movement
Normal office environment with field components and site visits
Conditions of Employment Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) apply. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. The Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation (49 CFR Part 40) applies. Texas DOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Details Location: Austin, TX; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Job Type: Standard; Job Level: Non-Management. Salary ranges shown by level: Engineering Assistant I: $65,000 – $72,000; Engineering Assistant II: $68,000 – $78,000; Engineering Assistant III: $70,000 – $84,000.
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave and holidays
Health premiums paid for full-time employees
On-the-job training; Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities; Family-friendly policies
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants.
For more information about total compensation and benefits, visit the Texas government pages referenced in the original posting.
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Essential Notes All Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program (EACDP) and sign a Program Agreement outlining responsibilities and service time commitment.
Responsibilities
Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through training and exams, and completes/maintains required documentation.
Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to transportation-related activities.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program, including job rotation, training, and continuing education.
Performs engineering-related calculations, drafting, design, and field duties in transportation engineering.
Performs traffic analysis and data collection; uses automated design programs and CAD systems.
Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants (Engineering Assistant III).
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable laws, standards, and guidelines (Engineering Assistant III).
Minimum Qualifications (All Levels)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related science field accepted by TX PELS. Acceptable substitutions include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering from ABET-accredited programs in the same discipline.
Experience: Engineering Assistant I – None required; Engineering Assistant II – 1 year in engineering-related experience; Engineering Assistant III – 2 years in engineering-related experience. Experience may be full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Safety Impact Certificate. Mandatory TX Engineer In Training Certificate (for some roles).
Engineering Assistant II
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS accepted).
Experience: 1 year in engineering-related experience (may be substituted as above).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license; Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate; Safety Impact Certificate.
Engineering Assistant III
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS accepted).
Experience: 2 years in engineering-related experience (may be substituted as above; PE eligibility may substitute for two years of experience).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license; Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate; Safety Impact Certificate.
Competencies
Engineering principles, safety and project development processes
Transportation design and traffic engineering concepts
Reading plans, schematics, maps; data collection and analysis
Use of CAD/design software and data interpretation
Regulatory awareness and compliance
Teamwork and communication with districts and other divisions
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor work; ability to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally; sedentary work with occasional movement
Normal office environment with field components and site visits
Conditions of Employment Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) apply. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. The Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation (49 CFR Part 40) applies. Texas DOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Details Location: Austin, TX; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Job Type: Standard; Job Level: Non-Management. Salary ranges shown by level: Engineering Assistant I: $65,000 – $72,000; Engineering Assistant II: $68,000 – $78,000; Engineering Assistant III: $70,000 – $84,000.
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave and holidays
Health premiums paid for full-time employees
On-the-job training; Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities; Family-friendly policies
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants.
For more information about total compensation and benefits, visit the Texas government pages referenced in the original posting.
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