Engineering Assistant I or II - El Paso District HQ - APD & Bridge

Civil/Transportation Engineer-in-Training - Bridge Office
Looking to launch or grow your engineering career while making a real impact on Texas communities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking Engineering Assistants I and II to join a collaborative, professional environment where you’ll contribute to the planning and design of safe, efficient roadway and bridge projects. These positions are part of TxDOT’s structured Career Development Program, offering training, mentorship, and opportunities to rotate through specialized areas of engineering. As an Engineering Assistant, you’ll apply fundamental and advanced design principles, prepare plans and specifications, review consultant work, and support innovative solutions that shape the state’s infrastructure. With clear pathways to professional licensure, flexible assignments, and the chance to grow your expertise while serving millions of Texans, this role is more than a job—it’s a career that builds the future.

Salary Range for each position:

• Engineering Assistant I - B20 - $51,158.00 - $81,351.00
• Engineering Assistant II - B21 - $54,278.00 - $87,046.00

***The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Civil/Transportation Engineer-in-Training - Bridge Office
Looking to launch or grow your engineering career while making a real impact on Texas communities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking Engineering Assistants I and II to join a collaborative, professional environment where you’ll contribute to the planning and design of safe, efficient roadway and bridge projects. These positions are part of TxDOT’s structured Career Development Program, offering training, mentorship, and opportunities to rotate through specialized areas of engineering. As an Engineering Assistant, you’ll apply fundamental and advanced design principles, prepare plans and specifications, review consultant work, and support innovative solutions that shape the state’s infrastructure. With clear pathways to professional licensure, flexible assignments, and the chance to grow your expertise while serving millions of Texans, this role is more than a job—it’s a career that builds the future.

Salary Range for each position:

• Engineering Assistant I - B20 - $51,158.00 - $81,351.00
• Engineering Assistant II - B21 - $54,278.00 - $87,046.00

***The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

El Paso District Headquarters (24DISTHQ)
13301 GATEWAY BLVD WEST
El Paso, 79928

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)

Engineering Assistants I or II:
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:
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 design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
• 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 traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Engineering Assistants I or II:
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:
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 design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
• 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 traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for all levels:

Education:

Engineering Assistant I & II

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 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.

Acceptable Substitutions for all levels:

• 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.

Experience:

• Engineering Assistant I: No work experience is required.