Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Geotech Soil & Aggregate Division chez Texas Department of Transportation

Are you a recent graduate or early-career engineer eager to make a real impact? The Engineering Assistant role in TxDOT's Materials and Tests Division (MTD) is your gateway to hands-on experience in materials engineering and construction. 

Join the Soils and Aggregate Section, where you'll:

• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Apply engineering principles to real-world projects that shape Texas infrastructure 
• Contribute to TxDOT's quality assurance program and help ensure the safety and durability of our roads and bridges.
• Explore a variety of materials disciplines-from soil mechanics to aggregate testing-and discover what excites you most. 

Whether you're fresh out of school or switching gears into engineering, this is your chance to build a solid foundation and start your journey toward becoming a licensed professional engineer. 

Ready to grow with a rock-solid team? Come join us at MTD-where your future is built from the ground up. 

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Minimum Qualifications for all levels:

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

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.

Additional Acceptable Substitution Engineering Assistant III: 

Experience:

Engineer Assistant I:  No work experience is required.  No supervisory experience required.

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

Engineer Assistant III:  2 years of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).  No supervisory experience required. 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.

Additional Certification required for Engineer Assistant II and III: 

• Mandatory:  TX Engineer In Training Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has passed the FE    

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Engineer Assistant I include:

Some knowledge of:

• 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
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Proficient skill in:

• 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
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant II include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Highway construction and maintenance

Proficient skill in:

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting
• Design review
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant III include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Engineering designs

Proficient skill in:

• 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.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Light work: Life up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

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:

• 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.

 

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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

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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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