Engineering Assistant , II, or III

Engineering Assistant I, II, or III

TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for an Engineering Assistant I, II, or III to join its outstanding force of engineers. As an Engineering Assistant, you will be in TxDOT's Engineering Assistant (EA) Program, which is geared to provide you optimal training and comprehensive, hands-on experience to graduate engineers with a direct path to Professional Licensure. If you are a recent engineering graduate and are looking to build your skills, gain engineering experience, and grow your career, then the TxDOT Beaumont District is the place for you.

Physical Address: 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont TX, 77708

This posting is for one (1) Engineering Assistant I, II, or III position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. TxDOT reserves the right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 51,158.00

Maximum Salary: 93,138.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Beaumont District Headquarters

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40

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.

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.

Essential Duties:
The essential duties for the Engineering Assistant I include:
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. Assists during emergencies and inclement weather. Assists in survey activities. Collects engineering data at project sites. Creates detailed PS&E. Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.

Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work. Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering. Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs. Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement. Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants. Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

Note:

If you graduate in December 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. 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:

Engineering…