Engineering Assistant II or III-Structure Design/Bridge

TxDOT's San Antonio District is looking to hire a highly motivated graduate engineer based in San Antonio, TX that is interested in being part of the team that oversees bridge design, inspection and maintenance.  In the SAT District – Bridge Section, you will be involved with in-house bridge design, plan preparation as well as 3D bridge modeling. This individual will perform bridge and structural engineering work, using current industry and TxDOT specifications.

*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.

This program will consist of a rotation within the Bridge Section (Design, Inspection, and Maintenance) which will provide you with experience for your PE license. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

Annual Salary Ranges

Engineering Assistant Ii  (B21) - $54,278 - $87,046

Engineering Assistant Iii (B22) - $57,614 - $93,138

This position is for an Engineering Assistant II or III. 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)
 

Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and 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.

Essential Duties:

Engineering Assistant Ii

• Assists during emergencies and inclement weather
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.
• Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Engineering Assistant Iii

In addition to the duties listed above

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.
• Creates detailed PS&E.
• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Experience:

Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) and you must have your Texas Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)

Engineering Assistant III: 2 years of engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent) and you must have passed your Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Texas Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structures

Competencies:

• Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry fliles/small tools
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• Conditions of Employment:
• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
• 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.
• 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