Transportation Engineering Assistant—PE Licensing Path

Texas Department of Transportation; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant I-III for the Littlefield Area Office. You will engage in design, construction inspection, maintenance, and surveying, while pursuing professional licensure through training and exams.

Expect to work with experienced engineers and staff on transportation projects that impact safety and mobility. Join a program emphasizing career development, job rotation, and continuing education, with opportunities in PS&E, plan reviews, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science; ABET-accredited programs preferred.
• Substitutions allowed with Master's or Doctoral degrees in the same discipline.
• Willingness to pursue PE licensure via approved training and exams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, and environmental activities.
• Prepare PS&E documents and review plans for public involvement.
• Support licensing/registration processes with training and exams.
• Perform calculations and drafting related to transportation projects.

Skills

Transportation engineering terms

Plan interpretation

Engineering data collection

CAD and drafting

Field and survey readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Master's or Doctoral substitution for Bachelor's

Tools

CAD software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant I-III for the Littlefield Area Office. You will engage in design, construction inspection, maintenance, and surveying, while pursuing professional licensure through training and exams.

Expect to work with experienced engineers and staff on transportation projects that impact safety and mobility. Join a program emphasizing career development, job rotation, and continuing education, with opportunities in PS&E, plan reviews, and