Engineering Assistant III — Materials & Tests Lab

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Health premiums paid for full-time

Training & tuition assistance

Flexible work schedules

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant III in the Materials and Tests Division, based in Austin. The role supports engineering work across design, construction, inspection and maintenance with ongoing opportunities toward professional licensure.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2 years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license and pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science as eligible for TX PELS.
• 2 years of engineering-related experience (full-time or prorated part-time).
• License: Valid driver’s license; ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Pre-employment drug test required for safety-related positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work with job rotation, training and continuing education.
• Assists in design, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or transportation operations.
• Supports preparation and maintenance of documentation for licensure/registration.
• Works with supervisor on unusual issues and follows engineering standards and regulations.
• Participates in the EA program and Engineering Assistant Career Development.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Master's degree (substitution for Bachelor's)

Doctoral degree (substitution for Bachelor's)

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant III in the Materials and Tests Division, based in Austin. The role supports engineering work across design, construction, inspection and maintenance with ongoing opportunities toward professional licensure.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2 years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license and pre-employment drug testing.