Transportation Engineering Assistant - Licensing Path

Texas Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Tuition Assistance Program

On-the-Job Training

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District seeks two Engineering Assistants to begin a career path toward professional licensure. You will engage in construction, roadway design, maintenance, and survey activities while earning practical FE/PE exam support and ongoing training.

The program emphasizes hands-on teamwork with seasoned engineers and project staff within a busy transportation environment. Fort Worth area postings offer full-time schedules and a clear development track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science; degree accepted
• TX Engineer In Training Certificate required for Engineering Assistant II/III
• 1 year of engineering-related experience for Engineering Assistant II or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing through training and exams and documentation
• Applies engineering principles to transportation-related activities
• Assists during emergencies and inclement weather
• Assists in survey activities
• Collects engineering data at project sites
• Creates detailed PS&E
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work
• Reviews plans prepared by consultants
• Uses CAD/design systems for project work

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Surveying

Data collection

PS&E preparation

Design calculations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

TX Engineer In Training Certificate

ABET substitutions for degree

Tools

CAD software

Engineering design systems

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District seeks two Engineering Assistants to begin a career path toward professional licensure. You will engage in construction, roadway design, maintenance, and survey activities while earning practical FE/PE exam support and ongoing training.

The program emphasizes hands-on teamwork with seasoned engineers and project staff within a busy transportation environment. Fort Worth area postings offer full-time schedules and a clear development track.