Transportation Engineering Assistant I/II — Training & FE Prep

Texas Department of Transportation; Weatherford, Decatur (TX, TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid 100% for Full‑Tme

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Engineering Assistants I or II for multiple locations within the Fort Worth District. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in construction, roadway design, and maintenance while pursuing FE/PE licensure.

Positions offer a structured development program, rotation, and opportunities to build essential transportation engineering skills under licensed engineers, with benefits and a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Pursuit or completion of professional engineering licensing/registration through training and exams.
• FE exam preparation may be required or pursued as part of career development.
• Substitutions for education are allowed as noted (Master's/Doctoral replacing Bachelor's).

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work with rotation, training, and continuing education.
• Assists in design, construction, inspection, maintenance, surveying, and related activities.
• Works under supervision of licensed professional engineers and may interact with contractors and staff.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Surveying

Drafting and design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (substitution)

Doctoral degree in engineering (substitution)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Engineering Assistants I or II for multiple locations within the Fort Worth District. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in construction, roadway design, and maintenance while pursuing FE/PE licensure.

Positions offer a structured development program, rotation, and opportunities to build essential transportation engineering skills under licensed engineers, with benefits and a comprehensive compensation package.