Engineering Assistant , II, or III Structural Materials Section

Engaged in providing direct engineering support for Texas roadways, this role works alongside field inspection personnel across Texas, focusing on precast prestressed concrete, structural steel, and non-bridge steel. The Engineering Assistant (EA) assists with quality assurance of structural prefabricated materials, evaluates fabrication plant operations, and supports TxDOT’s 25 districts to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Waco: 801 Austin Ave., Waco, TX 76701
• Austin: 620 East Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744

Minimum: 51,158.00 Yearly | Maximum: 93,138.00 Yearly

• 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

Engineering Assistants at all levels perform construction inspection, material sampling and testing, engineering–related calculations, data collection, evaluation, and analysis. Supervised by a licensed professional engineer, they review construction plans, support design work, and assist in training less experienced personnel.

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through training, exams, and documentation.
• Applies engineering principles to transportation‑related activities.
• Participates in the Career Development program (job rotation, training, continuing education).
• Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
• Conducts engineering-related calculations, data collection, evaluation, and analysis.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and/or technicians.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
• Might serve as a lead worker in related tasks.
• Performs engineering‑related data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s degree in engineering or a Master of Engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree in the same accredited discipline may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an accredited institution may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

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

• Engineering Assistant I:
  No work experience required; no supervisory experience required.
• Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of engineering‑related experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time); no supervisory experience required.
• Engineering Assistant III: 2 years of engineering‑related experience; no supervisory experience required.

• Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
• Computer‑aided drafting and design systems
• Plan review methods, processes, and procedures
• Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Use of engineering workstations and technology
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
• Maintaining safe and effective working relationships