Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX

TxDOT's Design Division is looking for an Engineering Assistant - Traffic in Highway Safety and Operations Group in Project Delivery Section based in Austin, TX
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• Engineering Assistant I - B20 Salary Range $65,000.00 - $72,000.00
• Engineering Assistant II - B21 Salary Range $68,000.00 - $78,000.00
• Engineering Assistant III - B22 Salary Range $70,000.00 - $84,000.00

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

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)
 

As a member of the Highway Safety and Operations Group in Project Delivery Section, performs traffic engineering work in addition to providing technical assistance, guidance documentation, training, and support to the districts and other division staff, in the planning, development, and review of highway & intersection capacity analysis, traffic simulation, safety modeling and analysis, associated with preliminary (schematic) design, Intersection/Interchange Evaluations, Interstate Access Justification Reports (IAJRs), Design Exceptions, and other project development processes and documentation supporting preliminary through final project design. Work closely with other groups and sections of the Design Division such as Design Support, Landscape (Pedestrian and Mobility). Actively engage with districts and other divisions. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level work under the overall supervision of team lead.

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:

Engineering Assistant I:

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams, andcompletion/maintenance of required documentation.
• Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
• Collects engineering data at project sites.
• Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program, which includes job rotation, training, andcontinuing education.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.
• Performs traffic analysis and data collection.
• Uses automated design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Engineering Assistant Ii:

All The Above And:

• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.

Engineering Assistant Iii:

All The Above And:

• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry
• standards and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications For All Levels:

Engineering Assistant I:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• None 
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Acceptable Substitutions:

• 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.

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Engineering Assistant Ii:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 1 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experience.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Acceptable Substitutions:

• 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.

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Cert
• Safety Impact Certificate

Engineering Assistant Iii:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 2 YEARS in ENGINEERING related experience.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Acceptable Substitutions:

• 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.
• Passing Professional Engineer (PE) exam prior to obtaining requisite experience for gaining PE licensure may substitute for two(2) years of engineering related work experience.

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Cert
• Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies:

Engineering Assistant I:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices, and methods, and the application of engineering theory
• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
• Design review
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps
• Collecting, sorting, and compiling data
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Engineering Assistant Ii:

All The Above And:

• Research and analysis methodologies
• Exercises logic and reasoning

Engineering Assistant Iii:

All The Above And:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

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

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions 
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools 
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling 
• Standing-prolonged periods of time 
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another 
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand 
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words 
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication 
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading 
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts 
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structure
• Conditions of Employment:
• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Conditions for an Engineer Assistant I:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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.

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.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an 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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information