Engineering Assistant I, II, or III Structural Materials Section

Materials and Tests Division's Structural Materials (STR) Section is looking for an Engineering Assistant (EA) I, II, or III who has excellent problem-solving skills, is eager to learn, and will enjoy working with a group of talented professionals to ensure quality on Texas roadways. The EA will work alongside a team of professionals to provide direct engineering support to STR's field inspection personnel located throughout the State of Texas in the areas of precast prestressed concrete, structural steel, and non-bridge steel. The work also entails supporting TxDOT's 25 districts by ensuring the quality of structural prefabricated materials furnished to construction and maintenance projects statewide comply with specifications and working alongside an experienced quality assurance team to assess the operations of precast concrete and steel fabrication plants. The EA will also have the opportunity to enhance STR's quality assurance programs, TxDOT specifications, and represent STR at meetings, technical conferences, etc. STR believes in investing in EAs by providing cross training opportunities in the areas of fabrication and inspection of precast prestressed concrete bridge members, structural steel bridge girders, signing, lighting, and signal support structures, and other related materials. We have a great team of professionals willing to share their knowledge with you.

Materials and Tests Division's Structural Materials (STR) Section is looking for an Engineering Assistant (EA) I, II, or III who has excellent problem-solving skills, is eager to learn, and will enjoy working with a group of talented professionals to ensure quality on Texas roadways. The EA will work alongside a team of professionals to provide direct engineering support to STR's field inspection personnel located throughout the State of Texas in the areas of precast prestressed concrete, structural steel, and non-bridge steel. The work also entails supporting TxDOT's 25 districts by ensuring the quality of structural prefabricated materials furnished to construction and maintenance projects statewide comply with specifications and working alongside an experienced quality assurance team to assess the operations of precast concrete and steel fabrication plants. The EA will also have the opportunity to enhance STR's quality assurance programs, TxDOT specifications, and represent STR at meetings, technical conferences, etc. STR believes in investing in EAs by providing cross training opportunities in the areas of fabrication and inspection of precast prestressed concrete bridge members, structural steel bridge girders, signing, lighting, and signal support structures, and other related materials. We have a great team of professionals willing to share their knowledge with you.

Stassney Hq - Main (SHQMAIN)
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin, 78744

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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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. Performs assignments related to the construction of prefabricated structural materials and reviews product quality and fabrication processes at outdoor fabrication plants. 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:

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.
• 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 data collection, evaluation, and analysis.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II include:

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist and/or technicians.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Engineering Assistant III include:

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs engineering-related data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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. Performs assignments related to the construction of prefabricated structural materials and reviews product quality and fabrication processes at outdoor fabrication plants. 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:

The essential duties for the Engineering Assistant I include:

• Actively prepares for professional engineering li