Engineering Assistant I​/II

Engineering Assistant I/II

The TxDOT Support Services Project Development Department is seeking a motivated individual to support facility construction project development in areas specific to electrical engineering. This role offers opportunity for professional development and hands-on training. All activities are overseen by a licensed professional engineer with final project approval authority. The position involves collaboration with local government representatives, contractors, and private entities. While assignments are carried out independently, complex or unusual matters are escalated to supervisory staff.

Salary Range:
Engineering Assistant I: $51,158 to $81,351;
Engineering Assistant II: $54,278 to $87,046. Anticipated Starting Salary:
Engineering Assistant I: $50,000 to $65,000;
Engineering Assistant II: $65,000 to $85,000. Pay Basis:
Yearly. FLSA Status:
Nonexempt. Work Locations:
Stassney Hq - Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744 and other locations across Texas. Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

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.

Position

Description:

Engineering Assistant I Salary Group B20- $51,158 to $81,351 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.

Engineering Assistant II Salary Group B21-$54,278 to $87,046 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.

Essential Duties:

Engineering Assistant I:

• 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 with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
• 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 design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
• Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as…