Engineering Assistant I or II

Overview

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 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.

• Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.

• Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.

• Creates detailed PS&E.

• 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 and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.

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 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.

• 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.

• Engineering Assistant I:
  No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required.

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

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

Additional Certification required for Engineering Assistant II:

• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate

The required competencies for the Engineering Assistant I include:

• Some knowledge of:

• Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals

• Engineering designs

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Highway construction and maintenance

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in:

• Application of engineering fundamentals

• Collecting, sorting and compiling data

• Training in a classroom, office or field environment

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry

Additional competencies for Engineering…