Engineering Assistant III - Brownwood Operations

Brownwood, TX, United StatesYesterday

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Skills

design systemssurveyingtraffic control

About the role

Do you thrive on solving real-world transportation challenges and keeping critical infrastructure moving safely and efficiently? As an Engineering Assistant III, you'll play a key role in the planning, maintenance, and operation of the transportation system that thousands of drivers rely on every day. This position goes beyond traditional engineering support by placing you at the center of maintenance and operations efforts. Working alongside experienced engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations teams, you'll help ensure highways, bridges, drainage systems, and traffic operations are maintained to the highest standards. If you're an engineering professional who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, collaboration, and seeing the direct impact of your work on the traveling public, this is an opportunity to build your career while making a lasting difference in the communities you serve.

Brownwood District Headquarter (23DISTHQ)
2495 HWY 183 N
Brownwood, 76802

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

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. 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:

Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.
Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs traffic analysis and data collection.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Duties:

Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.
Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs traffic analysis and data collection.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
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 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:

2 years of engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Acceptable Substitution:

Passing Professional Engineer (PE) exam prior to obtaining requisite experience for gaining PE licensure may substitute for two (2) years of engineering related work experience

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Texas Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)

Competencies:

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Plan review methods, processes and procedures
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Subject to hazards moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Repetitive motion substantial movements of the wrists, hands, knees, waist, and/or fingers
Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Close visual acuity work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA 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. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.