Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX

Are you interested in H&H and looking for a place where you can do a wide variety of work that engages and cultivates your hard and soft skills? The Hydrology & Hydraulics Section leads the statewide practice with an exciting range of subject matter areas including providing training and specialized project support, maintaining expertise at the leading edge of the state of knowledge and the state of practice, and development of policy and guidance. We are seeking a teammate who values teamwork, communication, and creative thinking as we work toward creating a best-in-class H&H program. We are a highly collaborative group of curious minds and independent thinkers, who are forging a path as innovative leaders in an important program and discipline. We work closely with many divisions, all districts, and a variety of local, state, and federal agencies.

Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I - B20 Salary Range $65,000.00 - $72,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II - B21 Salary Range $68,000.00 - $80,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III - B22 Salary Range $70,000.00 - $84,000.00

****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.

Are you interested in H&H and looking for a place where you can do a wide variety of work that engages and cultivates your hard and soft skills? The Hydrology & Hydraulics Section leads the statewide practice with an exciting range of subject matter areas including providing training and specialized project support, maintaining expertise at the leading edge of the state of knowledge and the state of practice, and development of policy and guidance. We are seeking a teammate who values teamwork, communication, and creative thinking as we work toward creating a best-in-class H&H program. We are a highly collaborative group of curious minds and independent thinkers, who are forging a path as innovative leaders in an important program and discipline. We work closely with many divisions, all districts, and a variety of local, state, and federal agencies.

Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I - B20 Salary Range $65,000.00 - $72,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II - B21 Salary Range $68,000.00 - $80,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III - B22 Salary Range $70,000.00 - $84,000.00

****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.

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. 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:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I:

• 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.

• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.

• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.

• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.

• Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II:

All the Above and:

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.

• Collects engineering data at project sites.

• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III:

All the Above and:

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.

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.