Engineering Assistant II or III - Maintenance Division
Job Description
**Engineering Assistant II or III \- Maintenance Division** **\-** **(****2600886****)**
**Position Information**
TxDOT's Maintenance Division is looking for an Engineering Assistant II or III to join our team in the Pavement Preservation Branch! This person will work with senior engineers on a variety of topics, including pavement data collection, data evaluation and analysis, pavement forensic equipment improvement, problem solving in transportation engineering\-related areas.
At TxDOT we value employee work\-life\-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For an Engineer\-In\-Training, our Engineering Assistant Program is ideal for a new engineer who would like to gain valuable experience and impact public safety statewide. You will obtain a lot of knowledge and skills as you rotate through the program and acquire professional resources as TxDOT helps you prepare for your Professional Engineer (PE) License.
If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Position Title, Salary Grade/Range:
Engineering Assistant II, B21: $54,278 \- $87,046
Engineering Assistant III, B22: $57,614 \- $93,138
This position is for Engineering Assistant II or III. 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.
Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/OqYrgJKXp5I
**Minimum Salary****:** 54,278\.00 **Maximum Salary****:** 93,138\.00
**Pay Basis****:** Yearly **FLSA Status****:** Nonexempt
**Work Locations****:** Stassney Hq \- Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
**Travel****:** Yes, 10 % of the Time
**Shift****:** Day Job
**Location Flexibility****:** Onsite
**Benefits and Perks**
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)
**Position Description**
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.
**Essential Duties:**
Engineering Assistant II
* Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation\-related activities.
* Performs engineering\-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
* Performs engineering\-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
* Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
* Collects engineering data at project sites.
* Performs engineering\-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
* Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Engineering Assistant III
All of the above and plus
* Performs research and problem solving of engineering\-related problems.
* Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.
* Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications:**#### **Education:**
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Acceptable Substitutions:
* Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offer
**Position Information**
TxDOT's Maintenance Division is looking for an Engineering Assistant II or III to join our team in the Pavement Preservation Branch! This person will work with senior engineers on a variety of topics, including pavement data collection, data evaluation and analysis, pavement forensic equipment improvement, problem solving in transportation engineering\-related areas.
At TxDOT we value employee work\-life\-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For an Engineer\-In\-Training, our Engineering Assistant Program is ideal for a new engineer who would like to gain valuable experience and impact public safety statewide. You will obtain a lot of knowledge and skills as you rotate through the program and acquire professional resources as TxDOT helps you prepare for your Professional Engineer (PE) License.
If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Position Title, Salary Grade/Range:
Engineering Assistant II, B21: $54,278 \- $87,046
Engineering Assistant III, B22: $57,614 \- $93,138
This position is for Engineering Assistant II or III. 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.
Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/OqYrgJKXp5I
**Minimum Salary****:** 54,278\.00 **Maximum Salary****:** 93,138\.00
**Pay Basis****:** Yearly **FLSA Status****:** Nonexempt
**Work Locations****:** Stassney Hq \- Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
**Travel****:** Yes, 10 % of the Time
**Shift****:** Day Job
**Location Flexibility****:** Onsite
**Benefits and Perks**
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)
**Position Description**
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.
**Essential Duties:**
Engineering Assistant II
* Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation\-related activities.
* Performs engineering\-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
* Performs engineering\-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
* Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
* Collects engineering data at project sites.
* Performs engineering\-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
* Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Engineering Assistant III
All of the above and plus
* Performs research and problem solving of engineering\-related problems.
* Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.
* Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications:**#### **Education:**
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Acceptable Substitutions:
* Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offer
Posted: 2026-03-24