Engineering Assistant I, II or III - (2501621)
Position Information
TxDOT is looking for a Engineering Assistant I, II or III at Greenville Area Office in the Paris District . We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you enjoy working outside and would like to help TxDOT make the Texas roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!
This job opening is for one Engineering Assistant I, II or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. 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.
Engineering Assistant I – B20 | $51,158 - $81,351 yearly
Engineering Assistant II – B21 | $54,278 - $87,046 yearly
Engineering Assistant III – B22 | $57,614 - $93,138 yearly
Minimum Salary
: 51,158.00
Maximum Salary
: 93,138.00
Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations
:
Greenville/Hunt Co Ae/Maint
3001 I-30 EAST
Greenville 754025845
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Friday | 8AM to 5PM | 40 Hrs Location Flexibility: Onsite
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
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 particicpate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Paticipation 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 for an Engineering Assistant I:
- Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
- Assists in survey activities.
- Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
- Creates detailed PS&E.
- Collects engineering data at project sites
- Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.
- Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
- Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
- Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
- Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Essential Duties for an Engineering Assistant II and III:
- Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
- Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
- 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.
Additional Essential Duties for an Engineering Assistant III:
- Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.
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 for an Engineer Assistant I: No experience is required.
Experience for an Engineer Assistant II: 1 year of engineering related experience.
Experience for an Engineer Assistant III: 2 years of engineering related experience.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
Competencies for an Engineering Assistant I:
- Engineering designs
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Plan review methods, processes and procedures
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Highway construction and maintenance
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Design review
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Collecting, sorting and compiling data
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Additional Competencies for an Engineering Assistant II or III:
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
- Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
- Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
- Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
- Advanced and specialized design/drafting
- Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
- Collecting, sorting and compiling data
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for Engineering Assistant I, II or III:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- 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
- Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
- 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.
Job
: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Level
: Non-Management
Job Posting
: Jun 17, 2025, 7:27:43 PM
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist III State Job Code/s: 2129/2130/2131
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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
Applicant Information
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
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