Engineering Assistant I or II- Advance Planning Office

Job Description

Engineering Assistant I or II – Advance Planning Office (2503447)

TxDOT’s Wichita Falls District is looking for an Engineering Assistant I or II in the Wichita Falls Advance Planning Office. As an Engineering Assistant, you will participate in our Engineering Assistant Career Development Program and gain valuable experience and training that will help you on your way to licensure. Work on a wide variety of projects while you learn and grow within the organization and highway construction industry.

Join TxDOT and build a career as big as Texas!

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of the position based on business needs and the applicant’s work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors.

Minimum: 60,000.00
Maximum: 80,000.00

Yearly; FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Wichita Falls District Headquarters, 1601 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls 76302

Yes, 10% of the time

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, onsite.

• 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 offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit Total Compensation Package. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS.

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 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 I and II: 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.
• Collects engineering data at project sites.
• 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.
• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Additional Duties for Engineering Assistant II: Performs engineering‑related duties in the field of transportation engineering.

Graduate in December 2025 with a Bachelor’s Degree in accordance with the requirements above is eligible to apply. If offered, proof of the degree must be provided no later than start date.

Acceptable Substitutions

• Master's degree in engineering or a Master of Engineering degree in the same discipline from an accredited institution may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Doctoral degree in engineering or a Doctor of Engineering degree in the same discipline from an accredited institution may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Engineering Assistant I:
  No work experience required. No supervisory experience required.
• Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of engineering related experience. No supervisory experience required.

Valid driver’s license. Position requires driving a state vehicle.

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