Engineering Assistant I or II - Yoakum District
Texas Department of Transportation
Get a reply from this employer
Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.
Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation seeks Engineering Assistant I or II to support design, inspection, survey, and environmental activities in the Yoakum area. Duties include data collection, PS&E preparation, and CAD/design software usage under supervision.
Opportunities for licensing progression (FE/EIT) and ongoing training are emphasized. The roles require a bachelor's degree in engineering, a valid driver's license, and participation in the EA program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science; ABET accreditation preferred.
- TX Engineer In Training Certificate required for higher level; FE desirable.
- Pre-employment physical and drug testing may be required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for professional licensing through training and exams.
- Apply engineering principles to transportation-related activities.
- Assist in survey activities and data collection at project sites.
- Create PS&E and assist in design/drafting tasks.
- Review consultant plans and support public involvement exhibits.
- Operate CAD and other design software under supervision.
- Provide field support during emergencies and weather events.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
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. 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.
NOTE: 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.
- Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
- Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
- Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
- Assists in survey activities.
- Collects engineering data at project sites.
- Creates detailed PS&E.
- Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.
- Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
- Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
- Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (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 computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
- Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
- Assists in survey activities.
- Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist and/or technicians.
- Creates detailed PS&E.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Note: If you graduate in December 2026 with a Bachelor’s Degree in accordance with the requirements above, you can apply for this position. However, if offered the job, you must provide proof of your degree no later than your start date.
- Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
- Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
- Engineering Assistant I: No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required.
- Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate.
- Has passed the FE
Some knowledge of:
- Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Plan review methods, processes, and procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Proficient skill in:
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Considerable knowledge of:
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- Highway construction and maintenance
Proficient skill in:
- Advanced and specialized design/drafting
- Design review
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
- Light work: Life up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
- Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- 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.
- All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA 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. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.
TxDOT's Yoakum District is looking for two Engineering Assistant I or II. One position will be at the Wharton Area Office located in Wharton, Tx, and one will be at the Yoakum District Office in the Traffic/Operations departement, located in Yoakum, Tx.
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Physical Work Location: 11401 US 59 N, Victoria, TX, 77905
Engineering Assistant I: $51,158 - $81,351
Engineering Assistant II: $54,278 - $87,046
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with 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
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)
Engineering/Engr Support
Full-time
Regular
Non-Management
Oct 28, 2026, 10:53:11 AM
Engineering Specialist III, IV
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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .
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.
Additional Applicant Information for applicants
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
