Hydraulic; Transportation Engineering Assistant , II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX

Our work includes reviewing H&H designs and studies; collaborating with other statewide discipline offices (Divisions) and the geographic regional offices (Districts); managing technical consultants; developing and managing a large training portfolio; maintaining the TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual; identifying and leading on emerging issues (e.g., fluvial geomorphology, resilience); participating in research projects performed by Texas Universities and translating that knowledge into practical guidance and design criteria, and implementing and participating in the transition from 2D to 3D design, digital delivery, and digital construction.

Engineering Assistants also participate in job rotation and are supported in working toward engineering licensure.

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.

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
• Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
• 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.

All the Above and:

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Collects engineering data at project sites.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.

All the Above and:

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.

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

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

• 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, 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, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

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

**** If you graduate in May 2026 with a Bachelor’s Degree in accordance with the requirements above, you can apply for this position. However, if offered the job, you must provide proof of your degree no later than your start date.

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

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

• Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, accredited by the EAC/ABET may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an…