Engineering Assistant I or II: Pharr District; San Benito Area Office

Overview

Engineering Assistant I or II:
Pharr District (San Benito Area Office) – Job description and responsibilities for the Texas Department of Transportation position in Pharr District, San Benito, Texas. This role supports design, construction, and maintenance of roadways, with opportunities for hands-on experience, training, and collaboration with licensed engineers on transportation projects.

• Actively prepare for professional engineering licensing/registration through training and the completion/maintenance of required documentation.
• Apply engineering principles, methods, and techniques to transportation-related activities.
• Collect engineering data at project sites.
• Perform construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
• Perform engineering-related calculations, drafting and design work.
• Perform engineering-related duties in transportation engineering.
• Conduct traffic barricade inspections, identify problems, and assist with resolution of traffic control plans.
• Review construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Review engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable laws, codes, and guidelines.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Substitutions: Acceptable substitutions for all levels include Master’s or Doctoral degrees in engineering that are ABET-accredited as applicable, which may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Engineering Assistant I: no work experience required. Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of engineering-related experience (full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid U.S. driver’s license (driving a state vehicle required). Engineering Assistant II requires Texas Engineer In Training certification.

Additional Notes: Applicants who already possess the required Bachelor's degree are eligible to apply. Applicants who are currently completing their degree may apply if they will graduate with a qualifying Bachelor's degree no later than August 2026. If selected, proof of degree must be provided by the start date.

Location:

San Benito Area Engr/Maint Sec, 1350 East Highway 77, San Benito, 78586.

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. On-site with location flexibility. Travel:
Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Salary: Engineering Assistant I (B20): $66,000–$81,351 annually; monthly equivalent $5,500–$6,779.25. Engineering Assistant II (B21): $69,600–$87,046 annually; monthly equivalent $5,800–$7,253.83.

Pay Basis: Yearly.
FLSA Status: Nonexempt.

Benefits: TxDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, flexible work schedules, paid leave and holidays, health premiums, on-the-job training, tuition assistance, wellness programs, career development, and family-friendly policies.

This position requires compliance with pre-employment physical and drug testing for safety-impact roles. It may include requirements related to the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation. All employees are expected to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP), which includes signing a program agreement outlining responsibilities and service commitments. Non-compliance may lead to reclassification.

Job posting:
Jul 17, 2026;
Unposting date:
Aug 1, 2026. Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities as required by law.