Engineering Assistant (San Antonio- Location Varies)

Position Overview

Job Title: Engineering Assistant (San Antonio- Location Varies) (2600359)
Location: San Antonio District, 4615 NW LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78229-0928
Salary: Engineering Assistant I: $51,158 - $81,351; Engineering Assistant II: $54,278 - $87,046
Schedule: Full-time, Day Job Shift, Mon-Fri: 8-5
Compensation: Yearly; FLSA Status: Nonexempt

The San Antonio District is seeking highly motivated and exceptionally well-rounded professionals to join its outstanding force of civil engineers. The Engineering Assistant (EA) Program provides optimal training and comprehensive, hands-on experience to recent young graduate engineers. With exposure to all aspects of civil engineering, TxDOT’s engineers are equipped to handle complex situations and challenges. The program features a rotation schedule with 24 months in Design, 18 months in Construction, 6 months in Operation, and assignment of a mentor – a commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training, exams, and documentation upkeep.
• Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
• Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
• Participates in survey activities and collects engineering data at project sites.
• Creates detailed plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and performs related drafting/design work.
• Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement and reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Utilizes automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design software and computer-assisted drafting systems.
• Participates in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program, which involves job rotation, training, and continuing education.
• For Engineering Assistant II, additionally performs advanced and specialized engineering design work and assists in training less experienced personnel.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science (a bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS). Acceptable substitutions include a Master's or Doctoral degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Experience Required: Engineering Assistant I requires no prior work experience; Engineering Assistant II requires 1 year of engineering-related experience (full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license is required. For Engineering Assistant II, possession of a TX Engineer In Training Certificate is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Benefits & Perks

• 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