Engineering Assistant I or II - Alpine, TX

Position Information

Join the Department as an Engineering Assistant in Alpine, Texas. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to improving the transportation infrastructure of the State. You will work alongside experienced engineers and other professionals to help design, build and maintain the roads, bridges, and highways that "Connect You with Texas." Your role will be critical in ensuring that the transportation system is safe, efficient and reliable for all Texans. You will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the field and gain valuable experience that will help you grow in your career. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference in the lives of Texans, this is the perfect job for you.

Salary Range for each position:

Engineering Assistant I - B20 - $51,158.00 - $81,351.00

Engineering Assistant II - B21 - $54,278.00 - $87,046.00

Important: The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, skill level, all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Engineering Assistants I or II:

Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Work requires contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all 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 in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for the Engineering Assistant I include:

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
• Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
• Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
• Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
• Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry
  
  standards and guidelines.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II include:

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for all levels:

Education:

Engineering Assistant I & II

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications .

Note: If you graduate in with a Bachelor's Degree in accordance with the requirements above, you can apply for this position. However, if offered the job, you must provide proof of your degree no later than your start date.

Acceptable Substitutions for all levels:

• Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Engineering Assistant I: No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required.
• Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid U.S. driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Certification required for Engineering Assistant II:

• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Engineering Assistant I include:

Some knowledge of:

• Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements.
• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamental.
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Plan review methods, processes, and procedures.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Highway construction and maintenance.

Proficient skill in:

• Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data, and engineering calculations.

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  
  support business objectives and goals.

Additional competencies for Engineering Assistant II include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information
  
  and information technology related systems.
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Proficient skill in:

• Collecting, sorting and compiling data.
• Analyzing, organizing and communicating business and technical data.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Physical Requirements for Engineering Assistant I & II:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental condition.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  
  
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize medical marijuana under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.