Engineering Assistant I, II, or III-Traffic Safety Division

Overview

Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Traffic Safety Division (2502756)

Position Information : For an Engineer-In-Training, our Engineering Assistant Program is ideal for a new engineer who would like to gain valuable experience and impact public safety statewide. You will obtain knowledge and skills as you rotate through the program and acquire resources as TxDOT helps you prepare for your Professional Engineer (PE) License. TxDOT offers opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits to our more than 12,000 employees statewide.

Salary and Schedule

Minimum Salary

51,158.00

Maximum Salary

81,351.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations and Travel

Work Location

Stassney HQ - Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time

Shift

Day

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and offer a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including :

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and / or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

TxDOT was recognized in 2024 as a Best Place for Working Parents, with many offices statewide designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

For a complete list of the total compensation package, visit the Total Compensation Package page. For benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

Responsibilities and Work Expectations

Performs engineering work with job rotation, training, and continuing education in design, construction, inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and / or transportation operations-related activities, with the intent to pursue engineering licensing / registration through training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has final approval authority. Work requires contact with local government representatives, engineering contractors, and private entities. Employees at this level may perform work independently on assignments; unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Note : All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation requires signing a Program Agreement outlining responsibilities and service time commitment.

Responsibilities by Level

Engineer Assistant I

Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.

Collects engineering data at project sites.

Engineer Assistant II

Engineer Assistant III

Acceptable Substitutions for all levels :

Additional Substitution for Engineering Assistant III :

Experience :

Engineer Assistant I

No work experience required. No supervisory experience required.

Engineer Assistant II

1 year of engineering-related experience. No supervisory experience required.

Engineer Assistant III

2 years of engineering-related experience. No supervisory experience required.

Passing the PE exam prior to obtaining required experience may substitute for two years of engineering experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Additional Certification for Engineer Assistant II and III :

Preferred Qualifications :

The required competencies for Engineer Assistant I include :

Some knowledge of :

Applying engineering principles and methods in job responsibilities.

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant II :

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant III :

Knowledge :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

The physical requirements and working conditions for Engineer Assistant I, II, and III include :

Additional Job Details

Job

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 13, 2025, 1 : 17 : 50 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Titles / Code : Engineering Specialist III, IV & V; State Job Codes : 2129 / 2130 / 2131

Military Considerations

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. MOS codes are assigned to each state classification where applicable. See https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / CompensationSystem / JobDescriptions for MOS codes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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