The Engineering Assistant Program provides rotational training and experience for entry‑level civil engineers, facilitating preparation for professional engineering licensing.Essential Duties – Engineering Assistant IActively prepares for professional engineering licensing through training, exams, and mandatory 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 and collects engineering data at project sites.Creates detailed plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.Performs engineering‑related calculations, drafting, and design work.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.Participates in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program, including job rotation, training, and continuing education.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional Duties – Engineering Assistant IIPerforms advanced and specialized engineering design work.Assists in survey activities.Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.Creates detailed PS&E.Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.Observes and implements design standards and policy documents.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional Duties – Engineering Assistant IIITrains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.Serves as a lead worker on technical and supervisory tasks.Performs engineering‑related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.Reviews, designs, and details bridge and structural elements.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualifications – Education and SubstitutionsBachelor's degree in engineering or related science. Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees accepted, provided they are accredited by EAC/ABET, as described in the original posting.Graduation no later than May 2026 is acceptable; proof of degree must be provided before the start date.ExperienceEngineering Assistant I – no work or supervisory experience required.Engineering Assistant II – 1 year of engineering‑related experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time). No supervisory experience required.Engineering Assistant III – 2 years of engineering‑related experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time). A passing score on the Professional Engineer (PE) exam before acquiring required experience may substitute for the experience requirement.Licenses and CertificationsValid driver's license; position requires operation of a state vehicle.Additional Certification for Engineering Assistant II and IIITX Engineer In Training Certificate is mandatory.Preferred QualificationsPassed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.Competencies – Engineering Assistant IKnowledge of transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals.Understanding of plans, specifications, estimates, and compliance requirements.Computer‑aided drafting and design systems.Plan review methods, processes, and procedures.Competencies – Engineering Assistant IIKnowledge of materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.Highway construction and maintenance practices.Advanced and specialized design/drafting.Design review and cost estimating.Competencies – Engineering Assistant IIIKnowledge of governmental laws, rules, and regulations governing the area of responsibility.Transportation design engineering principles, practices, and methods.Leadership and supervision of engineering work.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsWork in indoor and outdoor environments.Exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts, high places, heat, and chemicals.Required protective gear: respirator, hard hat, or other applicable equipment.Light lift up to 20 lb with frequent lifting or carrying up to 10 lb.Ability to walk, stand, and crouch on varied surfaces without falling.Close visual acuity for reading data and computer screens.Conditions of EmploymentThis position requires a pre‑employment physical examination.Drug testing will be conducted prior to employment; the position is a Safety Impact role.All Engineering Assistants must participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP). Failure to comply results in reclassification.Salary Plan – GradeEngineering Assistant I (B20): $51,158.00 – $81,351.00 per year.Engineering Assistant II (B21): $54,278.00 – $87,046.00 per year.Engineering Assistant III (B22): $57,614.00 – $93,138.00 per year.Possible Work LocationsAtlanta District Headquarters – 701 E Main, Atlanta, TX 75551Marshall Area Office – 300 TX Loop 390, Marshall, TX 75670Mt. Pleasant Area Office – 2210 W Ferguson, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455Texarkana Area Office – 520 Sowell Lane, Texarkana, TX 75501Benefits and PerksRetirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100 % for full‑time employeesOn‑the‑Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily‑Friendly Policies and ProgramsThe Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.#J-18808-Ljbffr