Engineering Assistant I/II - Growth & Training

Texas Department of Transportation; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 51,158 - 87,046; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Alpine, Texas seeks Engineering Assistants I or II to perform engineering work across design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. The role includes training to pursue engineering licensure through exams, supervised design activities, and interaction with contractors and local officials.

Engineering Assistant II adds advanced design duties; requires TX Engineer In Training, valid driver's license, and participation in EA Career Development Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science; substitutions allowed.
• TX Engineer In Training Certificate required for Engineering Assistant II.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; state vehicle use.
• Participation in Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP).
• For Engineering Assistant II: advanced design responsibilities and duties.

Responsibilities

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing through training and exams.
• Applies engineering principles to transportation-related activities.
• Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
• Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance.
• Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design.
• Reviews engineering work for errors and compliance with laws and standards.
• Prepares and checks PS&E and designs.
• Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II as assigned.

Skills

Transportation terminology

Plans & specs review

Traffic terminology

CAD systems

Plan review methods

Inspection methods

Materials in highway/bridge

Texas MUTCD

Highway construction & maintenance

Engineering workstations

Engineering calculations

Logic & reasoning

Government regulations

Design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Master's degree in engineering

Doctoral degree in engineering

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Alpine, Texas seeks Engineering Assistants I or II to perform engineering work across design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. The role includes training to pursue engineering licensure through exams, supervised design activities, and interaction with contractors and local officials.

Engineering Assistant II adds advanced design duties; requires TX Engineer In Training, valid driver's license, and participation in EA Career Development Program.