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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
E271 Engineering Assistant I or II - Alpine, TX
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What they do
A Civil Engineering Technician works with civil engineers on large public construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, buildings, bridges or utilities. Assists with preparation and review of blueprints and plans, site inspections, meeting design specifications, developing cost estimates and preparing project reports.
$60,438 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Between $51k and
$87k
Per Year
Position range in Borderplex $30k•$56k Per Year E271 Engineering Assistant I or II•Alpine, TX
TEXAS
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.
Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing. Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industrystandards and guidelines. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II include:
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherLocation:
ALPINE, TX
•79830Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
07/30/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/02/2026Expires:
07/31/2027Agency Job ID:
2601862 Job #: 17048814 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for .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.
Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing. Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industrystandards and guidelines. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II include:
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.